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An Ulster loyalist has been shot dead in Belfast. The fatal shooting occurred in the Ballysillan area of north Belfast at about 9.50pm on Sunday night. | An Ulster loyalist has been shot dead in Belfast. The fatal shooting occurred in the Ballysillan area of north Belfast at about 9.50pm on Sunday night. |
It is understood that the killing is connected to a feud within the Ulster Defence Association (UDA), the loyalist paramilitary organisation. | It is understood that the killing is connected to a feud within the Ulster Defence Association (UDA), the loyalist paramilitary organisation. |
There have been violent clashes in recent months between the two rival UDA factions with the trouble centred on Carrickfergus on the East Antrim coast outside Belfast. | There have been violent clashes in recent months between the two rival UDA factions with the trouble centred on Carrickfergus on the East Antrim coast outside Belfast. |
The victim has been named locally as John “Bonzer” Boland. | The victim has been named locally as John “Bonzer” Boland. |
Northern Ireland secretary James Brokenshire said he was “concerned to hear of the fatal shooting in north Belfast”, adding, “there is no place for violence in communities”. | Northern Ireland secretary James Brokenshire said he was “concerned to hear of the fatal shooting in north Belfast”, adding, “there is no place for violence in communities”. |
First minister Arlene Foster said she was, “shocked and disgusted” and urged “everyone to work with the police as they investigate.” | First minister Arlene Foster said she was, “shocked and disgusted” and urged “everyone to work with the police as they investigate.” |