Northern Ireland

Man released without charge in Malcolm McKeown murder investigation

Leading loyalist Malcolm McKeown who was shot dead
Leading loyalist Malcolm McKeown who was shot dead Leading loyalist Malcolm McKeown who was shot dead

A man arrested in connection with the murder of Malcolm McKeown in Co Down has been released without charge.

Malcolm McKeown (54) was discovered dead in his car behind a filling station in Waringstown in August last year.

He had been shot six times.

Police said a 26-year-old man arrested in connection with the murder has been released unconditionally.