Three arrested over 1972 murder

Three men have been arrested in connection with the sectarian murder of a man in east Belfast over 40 years ago.

Three arrested over 1972 murder
Tue, 17 Feb, 2015 - 12:48

Three men have been arrested in connection with the sectarian murder of a man in east Belfast over 40 years ago.

32-year-old Patrick Benstead was tortured and shot by the UDA before his body was found in Crossley Street in December 1972.

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