By Q Radio News
Police have issued a fresh appeal for information on the first anniversary of the murder of Daniel McClean in north Belfast.
Daniel (Danny) McClean (54) was shot dead at around 8pm on February 2 2021 as he sat in the driver's seat of a red Audi Q2 which was parked in the driveway of a house in Cliftonville Road.
The gunman had walked towards the car from nearby Clifton Crescent and afterwards ran back into the crescent where he got into a light-coloured saloon-type car which drove away, turning left onto Cliftonville Road.
The PSNI's Major Investigation Team has released CCTV footage, along with a renewed appeal for information, on the anniversary of the killing.
PSNI Detective Inspector Rachel Switzer said a lone gunman had "fired a number of shots, at close range" and Mr McClean was pronounced dead at the scene.
“This was a cold and calculated murder, which has left a family bereft.
"Danny’s daughters have recently highlighted the family’s ongoing sadness, understandably heightened during the first Christmas without their father."
DI Switzer said whoever was responsible "has no regard whatsoever for life, and that includes the lives of local people".
"This was carried out in a busy residential area, and at a time when members of the public, including children, could easily have been passing by.
"This violence has no place on our streets, and the people of north Belfast deserve better.”
The officer appealed for members of the public to get in touch with any information, no matter how insignificant it may seem.
“Were you walking or driving in the Cliftonville Road or Clifton Crescent area between 7.30pm and 8.30pm on 2 February 2021?
"Did you see Danny McClean or a red Audi Q2 on the Cliftonville Road or adjoining streets that evening?
"Did you see the gunman, or a light-coloured saloon car in the area at that time?"
Anyone with information can ring police on the non-emergency 101 number or submit photos, videos or footage via the PSNI Major Incident Public Portal using this link https://mipp.police.uk/operation/PSNI21Q02-PO1
The independent charity Crimestoppers can also be contacted anonymously on freephone 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org
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