Two men arrested by detectives investigating the murder of Mark Lovell in Newry have been released on bail pending further police enquiries.
The 45 and 40-year-old had been detained since Wednesday for questioning over the 58-year-old’s shooting.
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A third man, 34, who was arrested on Thursday, remained in police custody on Friday morning.
Mr Lovell was shot a number of times at close range while in his car outside his home in the Ardcarn Park area shortly after 6pm last Thursday.
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Police said he may have been murdered as part of a cross-border criminal gang drugs feud.
The Crimestoppers charity, which is independent of the police, is offering a £20,000 (€23,000) reward for information which leads to the arrest and conviction of those responsible.
