Kevin McGuigan: Two arrested in murder inquiry released

Kevin McGuigan Sr was a father of nine and a former member of the IRA

Two people arrested by police investigating the murder of a former Provisional IRA member in east Belfast have been released.

Kevin McGuigan Sr, 53, was shot dead at his home at Comber Court in the Short Strand on Wednesday.

The father-of-nine was taken to the Royal Victoria Hospital but died a short time later.

A man, 44, and a woman, 39, arrested as part of the murder investigation have been released unconditionally.

Police believe two men shot Mr McGuigan several times in the head and chest at point blank range before running off.