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Man arrested over soldier murders | Man arrested over soldier murders |
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A man has been arrested in connection with the murder of two soldiers in Antrim last month. | A man has been arrested in connection with the murder of two soldiers in Antrim last month. |
The 19-year-old was detained in the Bellaghy area of south Londonderry at about 0700 BST on Thursday. | The 19-year-old was detained in the Bellaghy area of south Londonderry at about 0700 BST on Thursday. |
Sappers Mark Quinsey and Patrick Azimkar were shot dead at the gates of Massereene Barracks as they collected pizzas from delivery men. | Sappers Mark Quinsey and Patrick Azimkar were shot dead at the gates of Massereene Barracks as they collected pizzas from delivery men. |
Last week Colin Duffy from Lurgan appeared in court accused of their murders. | Last week Colin Duffy from Lurgan appeared in court accused of their murders. |
The man detained on Thursday is also being questioned about the attempted murder of five other people, including two pizza delivery men, in the attack on the County Antrim barracks. | |
On 26 March six suspects in the murders, including Mr Duffy, were released by the High Court after a legal challenge to their detention. | On 26 March six suspects in the murders, including Mr Duffy, were released by the High Court after a legal challenge to their detention. |
Mr Duffy was freed but re-arrested at Antrim police station a short time later and charged the following day. | Mr Duffy was freed but re-arrested at Antrim police station a short time later and charged the following day. |