£40,000 reward as PSNI renew appeal on sixth anniversary of Glenn Quinn murder

Murdered: Glenn Quinn

Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Major Investigation Team have renewed their appeal for information into the murder of Carrickfergus man Glenn Quinn, marking six years since his death.

The renewed appeal, issued yesterday, Friday 9 January, is backed by a reward of up to £40,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for Mr Quinn’s murder.

Mr Quinn was found dead inside his home in the Ashleigh Park area of Carrickfergus on Saturday, 4 January 2020. Despite extensive investigations, no one has yet been brought before the courts.

Of the total reward, £20,000 is being offered by the independent charity Crimestoppers, with a further £20,000 pledged by an anonymous donor. Police have confirmed the additional offer is not affiliated with Crimestoppers, but will also reward information that leads to a conviction.

Detective Inspector Jack Kelly, from the Major Investigation Team, said the passage of time has only deepened the resolve of detectives and the pain felt by Mr Quinn’s family.

“Six years have now passed since Mr Quinn was tragically found dead inside his own home in the Ashleigh Park area of Carrickfergus.

“We are conscious that this is six long years that his family have continued to suffer without the answers or justice that they deserve.

“Detectives continue to investigate Mr Quinn’s senseless murder, and we remain as steadfast as ever in our dedication to bring those responsible for Glenn’s murder to justice.”

Detectives believe Mr Quinn was subjected to a brutal and premeditated attack inside his own home.

“I believe Glenn was attacked by a group of men inside his home at some stage in the days leading up to his body being discovered on 4th January 2020.

“This was a callous and merciless attack that I believe was premeditated by those involved. Glenn was a defenceless man and would have suffered a slow and painful death.”

DI Kelly said investigators remain convinced that key information is still held within the community.

“I still believe that there are people out there who know what happened that day and who know who was responsible for the attack.

“Glenn was a much-loved member of the local community and the insurmountable weight of his loss is still felt heavily today by those who knew and loved him. The conscience of those with information to share must weigh heavily on them.

“Our request to those people remains the same, please come forward and share any information you have. Help us bring those responsible to justice.”

Family renew plea for justice

Mr Quinn’s family have also voiced their support for the renewed appeal, stressing their determination that his death should not be forgotten.

“As a family we fully support the Major Investigation Team and the investigation into Glenn’s murder. Our main aim over the last six years has always been that Glenn would not be forgotten about, and that those responsible would ultimately be brought before the courts.

“Glenn’s face is on banners all over his home town, we would ask anyone who holds any information in relation to his cowardly murder to have a look at Glenn, remember the kind, decent man he was and to come forward to police or Crimestoppers. Glenn did not deserve to have his life taken from him so violently, those responsible must be held accountable.”

The family’s statement underlines the enduring human cost of the unsolved murder, as well as the continued impact on those who knew Mr Quinn as a friend, neighbour and valued member of the Carrickfergus community.

How to share information

Police are urging anyone with information, no matter how small it may seem, to come forward.

Those who do not wish to contact police directly can provide information completely anonymously through Crimestoppers.

A spokesperson for the charity said:

“With Crimestoppers, computer IP addresses are never traced. Telephone calls are never recorded, there is no caller line display and no 1471 facility. We are independent of the police and guarantee complete anonymity.

“The reward will only be payable for information passed directly to Crimestoppers and not to the police. A reward code must be asked for when speaking to our Contact Centre or when completing an anonymous online form via our website.”

Information can be shared online at https://www.crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling the charity’s 24/7 Contact Centre on 0800 555 111.