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Police arrest top loyalist in connection with Nelson murder

Police have today arrested a top loyalist in connection with the murder of Northern Ireland human rights lawyer Rosemary Nelson.

Police arrest top loyalist in connection with Nelson murder

Mon, 03 Dec, 2001 - 10:39

Police have today arrested a top loyalist in connection with the murder of Northern Ireland human rights lawyer Rosemary Nelson.

The man, 41, was detained at his home in Portadown, Co Armagh and then taken away for questioning.

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