A MAN has been arrested by police investigating the murder of 28-year-old Raymond Johnston in West Belfast last week.
Mr Johnston was shot in the chest in front of his partner and an 11-year-old girl at a house in Glenbawn Avenue last Tuesday, February 13.
At his funeral on Monday, a message from Mr Johnston's young son read: "I love you so much daddy. I wish you were still here."
PSNI detectives from the Serious Crime Branch investigating the murder today arrested a 34-year-old man under the Terrorism Act.
The man was arrested in the Poleglass area of West Belfast and has been taken to Musgrave Serious Crime Suite for questioning.
The arrest was made following seven planned searches in the west of the city, during which a number of items were seized and taken away for forensic examination.
Detective Chief Inspector Geoff Boyce, who is leading the investigation, said: “The manner in which Raymond’s murder was carried out was particularly savage.
“The gunmen were in the house for a very short period of time and he was murdered in front of an 11-year-old girl and his partner.
“We are determined to catch those responsible and give justice to the Johnston family and while we have made progress in the investigation, we still need help from the community.
“Did you see Raymond the day he was murdered? Can you remember where and when you saw him, and who was he with?
“I am appealing to any members of the public that had contact with Raymond, or anyone who was in the area at any time on Tuesday, February 13 and had a dash cam fitted in their vehicles to contact us. “
Anyone with information should contact detectives on 101, quoting reference 1192 of 13/02/18 or ask to speak to detectives at the incident room at Musgrave Street.
Alternatively, information can also be provided anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
