Kevin Conway murder inquiry detectives arrest man in Belfast

Kevin Conway was murdered in the Greenan area of Belfast on 9 January

A 37-year-old man has been arrested by detectives investigating the murder of Kevin Conway in west Belfast.

Mr Conway was killed in Rossnareen Park on Tuesday 9 January. He had been linked to an organised crime gang known as The Firm.

The 26-year-old was on bail after being charged with involvement in the January 2023 murder of Shane Whitla in Lurgan.

Officers said the arrested man was taken to Musgrave police station's serious crime suite.

Following the killing, Det Insp Gina Quinn said Mr Conway was shot multiple times in his home.

She added the "barbaric murder" had left Mr Conway's loving family heartbroken.

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"I would ask the public to remember that behind each name, there are families and loved ones whose worlds have been torn apart," she said.

"We are committed to bringing those responsible for Kevin's murder to justice, and I am reiterating our appeal for anyone with information to search your conscience.

"Please do the right thing and get in touch."

A £20,000 reward from independent charity Crimestoppers has been offered for information leading to an arrest and conviction for those responsible.