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Man, 40, held over four murders Loyalist held over four murders
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A 40-year-old man has been arrested in connection with four murders dating back to the 1990s. Leading loyalist Mark Haddock has been arrested in connection with four murders dating back to the 1990s.
The man is being questioned about the murders of John Harbinson in May 1997, Gary Convie and Eamon Fox in March 1994 and Sharon McKenna in January 1993. He is being questioned about the murders of John Harbinson in May 1997, Gary Convie and Eamon Fox in March 1994 and Sharon McKenna in January 1993.
The man was arrested by officer from the Historical Enquiries Team. Haddock was arrested by officer from the Historical Enquiries Team.
Police said the man, who is being held at Antrim Police Station, is also being questioned about a number of assaults and a shooting incident. Police said the 40-year-old, who is being held at Antrim Police Station, is also being questioned about a number of assaults and a shooting incident.
The senior UVF figure is currently serving a 10-year sentence in Maghaberry prison for attacking a club doorman.
Earlier this year Haddock was charged with the murder of rival loyalist, UDA leader Tommy English, in 2000.
A spokesman said a total of 16 people had now been arrested under Operation Ballast. He said 11 of those had been charged and four were the subject of reports to the PPS.A spokesman said a total of 16 people had now been arrested under Operation Ballast. He said 11 of those had been charged and four were the subject of reports to the PPS.
Operation Ballast is the Police Ombudsman's investigation into allegations of collusion between RUC officers and the Mount Vernon unit of the UVF in north Belfast.Operation Ballast is the Police Ombudsman's investigation into allegations of collusion between RUC officers and the Mount Vernon unit of the UVF in north Belfast.