Two men charged over Gilmore murder

The men aged 28 and 35 face a number of charges in relation to the murder of a prominent loyalist in Northern Ireland.

Press Eye
Published 16th Mar 2017
Last updated 17th Mar 2017

The charges include murder, two counts of attempted murder and possession of a firearm or ammunition with intent to endanger life or property.

They are due to appear before Belfast Magistrates Court on Saturday, 18 March.

George Gilmore, 44, was driving in his car when he was shot in the neck in Carrickfergus on Monday afternoon. He died in hospital on Tuesday.

Police Service of Northern Ireland Detective Inspector Darren McCartney said the suspects were detained in the greater Belfast area.

He added: "The men, aged 35 and 28, have been taken to Musgrave Serious Crime Suite where they are currently assisting police with their enquiries.''

Another bullet was found lodged in an occupied house in a residential area of the Co Antrim town north of Belfast, police said.