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Man (25) arrested on suspicion of the murder of Lurgan man Shane Whitla

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A second man has been arrested on suspicion of the murder of Lurgan man Shane Whitla last week.

Detectives investigating the 39-year-old’s killing in Lord Lurgan Park last Thursday evening have arrested a 25-year-old man.

He was arrested this morning, Tuesday, and has been taken to Musgrave Serious Crime Suite for questioning.

It comes just a short time after the first man arrested on suspicion of Mr Whitla’s murder was released on bail.

The 29-year-old was arrested in the immediate aftermath of the killing.

Police were granted two extensions to the maximum time allowed to question a suspect.

Mr Whitla was shot a number of times, including once in the back. He died as a result of the a gun shot wound to the chest.

Detectives are reiterating their appeal for anyone with information to contact them on 101. Alternatively, information can be provided to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.

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