Two women held in connection with McConville murder

Detectives investigating the IRA murder of Belfast mother-of-10 Jean McConville more than 40 years ago have made two more arrests.

Thu, 17 Apr, 2014 - 13:42

Detectives investigating the IRA murder of Belfast mother-of-10 Jean McConville more than 40 years ago have made two more arrests.

Two women, aged 57 and 60, were detained by officers from the PSNI’s Serious Crime Branch this morning and have been taken to Antrim police station for questioning.

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Courts Heathrow Place: Belfast Place: Antrim Police Station Place: Ramoan Gardens Place: west Belfast Place: Divis Flats Place: Shelling Hill beach Place: Co Louth Person: McConville Person: Jean McConville Person: Ivor Bell Event: Troubles Organisation: IRA Organisation: PSNI Organisation: Serious Crime Branch Organisation: British Army Organisation: Northern Ireland Police

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