Man arrested in connection with murder of Raymond Johnston

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A man has been arrested in connection with the murder of Raymond Johnston in West Belfast. 

Mr Johnston was gunned down at his home in the Glenbawn Avenue area of Poleglass on the 13th of February.

The 28-year-old's partner and her 11-year-old child were in the house at the time.

The 41 year-old suspect was detained in the city earlier under the terrorism act. 

He's been taken to Musgrave Serious Crime Suite for questioning. 
Police previously said they believed the dissident republican group Arm na Poblachta (army of the republic) was behind the murder.

CCTV footage captured outside the property showed two hooded men making their way inside carrying a shotgun.

They were later seen running away, after shooting Mr Johnston in the chest.

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