Man arrested in connection with shots fired at INLA funeral released unconditionally

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Video footage captured the incident in the Divis area of West Belfast on the 20th of May.

by Gráinne Connolly

A 61-year-old man arrested yesterday in connection with shots being fired in west Belfast last month has been released unconditionally.

The incident occurred in the Divis area following the funeral of former INLA man Martin McElkerney on the 20th May. 

Video footage captured the shots being fired and later emerged on social media.

Police say the investigation into the incident continues.

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