Man arrested over 1996 murder

A man has been arrested on suspicion of the murder by police investigating the death of a Chinese businessman in Co Antrim 16…

A man has been arrested on suspicion of the murder by police investigating the death of a Chinese businessman in Co Antrim 16 years ago.

The 39-year-old man was arrested by PSNI officers as part of a renewed investigation into the June 1996 death. He was taken Antrim police station for questioning.

Simon Tang, a 28-year-old married father of two, died after he was attacked and robbed outside his takeaway business in Carrickfergus. His watch and the night's takings were stolen. He was taken to hospital but died from his injuries.

Five people, three men and two women, have been charged in recent months with offences linked to the murder.