By Q Radio News
Detectives investigating the murder of Mark Hall in Rodney Drive, west Belfast, on Saturday 18 December have arrested a 40-year-old man on suspicion of murder and attempted murder.
The man was arrested in Belfast this morning (25 January) and remains in custody at this time.
Speaking earlier this month, PSNI Detective Chief Inspector Neil McGuinness said: “Mark Hall was murdered on the afternoon of Saturday 18th December 2021.
“Two gunmen approached his family home in Rodney Drive shortly after 4.30pm and fired a number of shots through the front window, striking and wounding Mark.
“He was taken to hospital, but sadly later died.
“This tragic event took place one week before Christmas. It has left Mark’s partner bereft, and his young daughter without a father.
“The whole family are, understandably, struggling to come to terms with the shock and unspeakable heartache.
“Some family members were present in the room when the shots were fired and, as the gunmen made off, a shot narrowly missed Mark’s sister, passing through her handbag.
“The gunmen were absolutely reckless in firing shots into a room with other family members.”
Mr McGuinness added: “One life has been taken and, without doubt, others could easily have been lost too. I’m referring to Mark’s sister, to the other family members, and to local people.
“This happened in a busy residential area at a time when people would have been out and about, going about their business, and no doubt getting ready for what should have been a happy Christmas.
“This was a callous and targeted attack, which has left a whole community in shock."
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