Police to carry out ‘road stop’ operation in Ballymena

Police in Ballymena has advised that officers intend to carry out road stops tonight, Tuesday 2 August, as they continue to gather information and investigate the murder of Victor Hamilton.

Mr Hamilton’s body was discovered in the Orkney Drive area of Ballykeel, in the town, on Wednesday morning 27 July.

A police spokesperson commented:

“Police intend to carry out an Article 6 Road Stop at the junction of Crebilly Road / Shetland Gardens, and junction of Crebilly Road / Orkney Drive and Orkney Drive tonight between 21.45 hours and 2315 hours.

“The purpose of this is to identify further witnesses and any further information in relation to an ongoing murder investigation.”