Police charge a third man with murder of Shane Whitla

Shane Whitla's body was found in a park, he had been shot a number of times.

Police investigating the murder of Shane Whitla have charged a 29-year-old man with murder.

Earlier this evening a 28-year-old was charged with murder and possession of a firearm and ammunition with intent to endanger life.

Both men will appear in Lisburn Magistrates' Court on Saturday, 21st January.

Earlier a man appeared in court charged with the murder of in Co Armagh.

The 39-year-old father-of-four, was discovered in Lord Lurgan Park in Lurgan last week.

Police said he was shot in an alleyway near his home before making his way to the park, where he was discovered.

On Friday morning, Kevin Conway, 25, of Deeny Drive, Lurgan, appeared at Craigavon Magistrates' Court charged with the murder of Mr Whitla on January 12.

Appearing via video link, Conway said "yeah" when asked if he understood the charges.

A detective constable told the court he believes he can connect the accused with the charge.

His defence lawyer said Conway has "totally denied any involvement with this murder", and intends to apply for bail.

District Judge Bernie Kelly listed the next hearing in the case for a bail application on January 27.

Mr Whitla's funeral also took place on Friday.

Mr Whitla's funeral.

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