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Police renew appeal into Crossmaglen murder bid as latest man arrested freed on bail

The victim, a man aged in his 30s, was shot just after 6.10am as he sat inside his car, a silver-coloured Volkswagen Passat, in the Ballsmill Road area

Detectives investigating the attempted murder of a man near Crossmaglen earlier this month have issued a renewed appeal for information.

It comes as a 32-year-old man, arrested on Tuesday night in connection with the investigation into the attempted murder, has been released on bail to allow for further enquiries.

There have been five arrests to date.

The victim, a man aged in his 30s, was shot just after 6.10am as he sat inside his car, a silver-coloured Volkswagen Passat, in the Ballsmill Road area.

The attack took place early on a Monday morning,  September 4.

Said a PSNI spokesperson:”Anyone with information is asked to get in touch. Officers are particularly keen to hear from anyone who noticed a dark-coloured Hyundai Tuscan believed to have been in the vicinity of the Ballsmill Road area.

“Anyone who can help to identify this vehicle, has information regarding it’s movements on the day of the incident or has dashcam footage is asked to contact detectives on 101 quoting reference number 253 of 04/09/23.

“Alternatively, information can be provided to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.”

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