Derry killing linked to loyalist feud case

It has been revealed that the man shot dead at his home in Coleraine Co Derry last night had been involved in giving evidence in a case of a girl killed during a loyalist feud.

However, John Henry McCormack withdrew as a witness as he feared for his safety.

Loyalist paramilitaries are being blamed for the murder of the 25-year old. His pregnant partner and a number of their children were also in the house at the time.

It has also been confirmed that the house was the target of a pipe bomb attack just three weeks ago.