Man questioned over Newry murder

A man was being questioned tonight about the murder of a car dealer at his home in Newry, Co Down last year.

A man was being questioned tonight about the murder of a car dealer at his home in Newry, Co Down last year.

Pat Keenan, 60, died of severe head wounds after being attacked during a possible burglary at his house on Carrive Drive. A red Mercedes belonging to the victim, who had been robbed several times before, also went missing.

The suspect was arrested by detectives who have already interviewed two men and released them without charge. A PSNI  spokesman stressed: "The investigation remains active. Anyone with information about the murder is asked to contact detectives in Newry."

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