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Man (50) released over Anthony McErlain murder arrest

Murder victim Anthony McErlain
Murder victim Anthony McErlain Murder victim Anthony McErlain

A 50-year-old man arrested in connection with the murder of Anthony McErlain last month was released yesterday pending a report to the Public Prosecution Service.

Mr McErlain (48) was found dead in a flat in the Broombeg View area of Ballycastle on Thursday of last week.

A 33-year-old homeless man, Christopher Keenan, appeared before Coleraine Magistrates Court on Monday charged with the murder. He was remanded in custody.