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Ballymena murder probe: Third arrest made

The scene at Orkney Drive in Ballymena, Co. Antrim
Author: Chelsie KealeyPublished 31st Jul 2022

Detectives investigating the murder of Victor Hamilton in Ballymena on July 27(Wednesday) have made a third arrest in the early hours of today (Sunday).

The body of the 63-year-old was discovered in Orkney Drive in the Co Antrim town.

Police and forensic officers were on the estate throughout Wednesday and Thursday and a white forensic tent was erected at the front of Mr Hamilton's property.

A 33-year-old man has been arrested in the Portadown area on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody at this time.

A 29-year-old man, arrested in the Spring Meadows area of Armagh on Thursday, July 28 and a 23-year-old woman, arrested in the Belfast area on Friday, July 29, also remain in custody.

Detectives are continuing to appeal to anyone who may have information which could assist them with their enquiries to call 101 and quote reference number 273 of 27/07/22.





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