Shane Whitla: Murder detectives given more time to question man

Detectives investigating the murder of 39-year-old Shane Whitla have been granted a further extension to question a man about the killing in Lurgan, County Armagh.

Mr Whitla suffered gunshot wounds and a puncture wound to his throat in Lord Lurgan Park on Thursday.

Detectives have been granted an extra 31 hours to question a 29-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murder.

On Saturday, a judge had granted an initial 36-hour extension.