Kevin McGuigan murder: Sixth arrest over Belfast killing

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

Two more people have been arrested on Wednesday in connection with the murder of former IRA member Kevin McGuigan.

Mr McGuigan Sr, 53, was murdered at his home at Comber Court in the Short Strand area of east Belfast last week.

A 49-year-old man and 32-year-old woman were arrested in separate operations in the city on Wednesday and taken to Antrim police station.

Four other men aged 53, 44, 41, and 39, who were all arrested on Tuesday, remain in custody.

Two guns were found in greater Belfast on Tuesday during searches connected to the investigation.