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Gardaí renew appeal on Andrew
Allen murder
20.04.12
GARDAÍ have for the
first time released a photo of the getaway car used
in the murder of a man in Buncrana earlier this
year.
The photo was released today as part of a renewed
appeal for information on the killing of Andrew
Allen (24) in front of his partner at Link's View,
Lisfannon, Buncrana, on February 9.
Detective Inspector Pat O'Donnell appealed to
members of the public who may have seen the grey
Vauxhall Cavalier - registration SJI 2117 - either
parked or being driven during the month before it
was used in the killing.
"This car is distinctive in that it was clean for
its age and was equipped with a tow hitch, a sunroof
and was missing a front wheel trim," said Inspector
O'Donnell. |
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The getaway car used in the murder of
Andrew Allen in Buncrana earlier this year. |
After the shooting, the
vehicle was driven to the townland of Ballyhone,
Fahan, and burned out. The group Republican Action
Against Drugs (RAAD) later claimed responsibility
for the killing of Mr Allen who was originally from
the Waterside, Derry.
Inspector O'Donnell yesterday said more than 150
statements had been taken to date including
statements from members of the public.
"It is now over two months since the callous murder
of Andrew Allen at his home at Links View Park,
Buncrana, in front of his partner, Arlene," he said.
"The investigation into his murder is progressing
satisfactorily with the valued assistance of members
of the public who have come forward to date.
"I would like to thank members of the public for
their help to date in this investigation and I look
forward to their continued assistance into the
future."
Anyone with information is asked to contact the
incident room at Buncrana Garda Station on
074 93 20540 or the Garda Confidentional line 1800
666 111. |
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