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Two further arrests in Malcolm McKeown murder probe

Malcolm McKeown murder

Two further men have been arrested by detectives investigating the murder of Malcolm McKeown.

The 54-year-old was gunned down in a service station forecourt in Waringstown on August 19.

The father-of-three had been shot six times to the head and body.

This morning, detectives from PSNI’s Major Investigation Team say they have arrested two men aged 62 and 51-years-old in the Waringstown area.

They have been taken to Musgrave PSNI Station for questioning.

Two men have already been charged with Mr McKeown’s murder.

Jake O’Brien, 24, of Rectory Road, and Andrew Martin, 24, of Trasna Way (both in Lurgan) are currently in custody as the case against them is ongoing.

Friday, December 20, 11am update: Two men, aged 62 and 51, arrested by Detectives from PSNI’s Major Investigation Team investigating the murder of Malcolm McKeown in Waringstown in August have been released pending a report to the Public Prosecution Service.

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