Murder victim thought to be Chinese businessman

The man murdered on the Caddy Road on Thursday morning is understood to have been the owner of a local Chinese takeaway.
By The Newsroom
Published 8th Jan 2015, 14:56 BST
Forsenic officers at the scene of the Randalstown murder where they are examining a number of cars involved in the incident. Picture: Steven McAuley/McAuley MultimediaForsenic officers at the scene of the Randalstown murder where they are examining a number of cars involved in the incident. Picture: Steven McAuley/McAuley Multimedia
Forsenic officers at the scene of the Randalstown murder where they are examining a number of cars involved in the incident. Picture: Steven McAuley/McAuley Multimedia

He has not been officially named.

It is understood that he had closed his premises and was driving towards Ballymena with a family member when their vehicle was intercepted outside Randalstown.

A number of vehicles are understood to have been involved in the incident.

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The woman, who is her 50s, was brought to hospital, but her injuries are not thought to be life-threatening.

Speaking earlier this morning, PSNI Detective Chief Inspector Gareth Talbot said: “At this time investigations are at an early stage but I am treating this as murder.

“I appeal to anyone who noticed any suspicious vehicles or activity in the Caddy Road area at around midnight to contact CID.”

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