Loyalist victim's family issue appeal

The family of a man murdered by loyalists in Portadown 10 years ago today made a fresh appeal for help in catching his killers…

The family of a man murdered by loyalists in Portadown 10 years ago today made a fresh appeal for help in catching his killers.

Adrian Lamph was shot dead at a council depot in Duke Street, Portadown, on April 21st, 1998, less than two weeks after the signing of the Belfast Agreement.

The Catholic council worker was shot by a lone gunman riding a bicycle.

It is believed that Mr Lamph was murdered by the Loyalist Volunteer Force, which has its base in Portadown.

A woman is currently serving a jail sentence after being convicted of assisting offenders but Mr Lamph's killer has never been caught.

The family urged anyone with any information to come forward.

"Ten years on we feel it is time that justice was served and those responsible for this horrendous crime are put behind bars," said a statement from the Lamph family.

"Adrian's father died recently. He was heartbroken by his son's murder. His dying wish was that justice would be done."