Cops appeal for info on silver car in connection to fatal Fermanagh shooting
The PSNI is appealing for specific information regarding a a silver Mercedes saloon car, in relation to the fatal Maguiresbridge shooting.
Detectives from the Major Investigation Team, conducting the murder investigation into the shooting that killed Vanessa Whyte and her two children, James and Sara, made the appeal on Saturday afternoon
Detective Chief Inspector Neil McGuinness said: 'Our investigation is ongoing and we are working tirelessly to determine the exact circumstances of this tragedy.
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"I would continue to appeal generally for anyone with information to come forward and more specifically I would ask anyone who saw a silver Mercedes saloon car being driven in the Clones Road area of Newtownbutler, or between Maguiresbridge and Newtownbutler, on the evening of Tuesday 22nd July, to call detectives on 101, quoting reference 276 23/07/25.
"Anyone who was travelling in the area and who may have captured dash-cam footage which could assist, please get in touch.'
A report can also be made using the online reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport
Alternatively, information can be provided to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org
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