Police granted additional time to question two men in connection with Danny McClean killing

By Q Radio News

Detectives investigating the murder of Danny McClean in North Belfast on Tuesday, 2nd February have been granted an additional 48 hours to question two men aged 46 and 39 years old, who were arrested as part of the investigation. Both men remain in police custody at this time.

The Senior Investigating Officer, Detective Chief Inspector Neil McGuinness said:

“Our enquiries are ongoing in relation to this brutal murder, which has left Danny’s family devastated for his loss and the local community traumatised by the callous actions of his murderer. Danny was sitting in an Audi Q2 parked in the Cliftonville Road area, when a gunman shot him a number of times at around 8pm.

Pictured - Forensic teams carried out searches following the killing

“We continue to ask anyone who was in the Cliftonville Road or Clifton Crescent area of north Belfast on Tuesday 2^nd February, between 7.30pm and 8.30pm or who may have seen Danny or a red Audi Q2 in and around the area or adjoining streets between 7.30pm and 8.30pm on Tuesday, to pick up the phone and get in touch.

 “Alternatively, information can be uploaded onto the Major Incident Public Portal at: https://mipp.police.uk/operation/PSNI21Q02-PO1 , where information such as video, images, CCTV and dash-cam footage can be uploaded to assist with our investigation.

 “We would appeal to anyone with any information in relation to Danny’s murder to contact detectives on 101, quoting reference 1593 02/02/21, or use the MIPP portal. You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/ ."