Theresa May urges crossbow killing witnesses to come forward

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Prime Minister Theresa May is urging anyone with information about the death of a man shot with a crossbow on Anglesey to come forward.

Mrs May described the killing of 74-year-old Gerald Corrigan as "terrible".

Retired lecturer Mr Corrigan was hit outside his home in Holyhead on 19th April.

Retired lecturer Mr Corrigan was hit outside his home in Holyhead on 19th April. Credit: PA

Mrs May's comments came during Prime Minster's Questions after Anglesey MP Albert Owen asked if the law on crossbows will be reviewed in light of Mr Corrigan's death.

Speaking at the Commons, Mr Owen said:

In response, the Prime Minister said the following:

North Wales Police describe the investigation as "the biggest murder investigation on Anglesey since 2001".

Anyone with information is being asked to contact the CID in Llangefni on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.