Police receive 'anonymous letter with vital info about Gilmore murder'
The PSNI have been sent an anonymous letter which it claims has vital information about the murder of George Gilmore in Carrickfergus.
The 44-year-old prominent loyalist was shot dead in the town while driving his car on 13 March.
Police are now appealing for the author to come forward.
Detective Inspector Darren McCartney said: “Police have received an anonymous letter which contains information vital to this murder investigation and other serious crime in the area.
“I’d like to thank whoever wrote it and ask them to contact police as soon as possible as there are a few questions we need to ask in order to follow up these vital leads.
“I understand the author may feel fearful of contacting police but I would like to reassure them that anything they tell us will be treated in the utmost confidence.”
“Please phone 101 quoting reference number 605 15/03/17 and ask for detectives in Seapark investigating George Gilmore’s murder. There are a number of options available to anyone who can provide us with information and how it is used.”