Alliance Justice Minister Naomi Long MLA has condemned the murder of a man in the Ardoyne area of Belfast.

Naomi Long said: “I unreservedly condemn this senseless murder and offer my deepest sympathies to the family. Those responsible for this appalling crime have left a family grieving and a community in shock. There is no place for the gun in our society and it is time to stop these attacks.

“This appalling crime places additional pressures on our first responders, at a time when they are already dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic and all of the challenges that brings with it.

“ I would urge anyone with information to pass it to the police on the 101 number or to the Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.”