The family of murdered Carrickfergus man Glen Quinn has issued a statement thanking people for their love and support.
Mr Quinn who was 47 was beaten to death at his Ashleigh Park flat on January 5, following a reported confrontation with a figure in the south-east Antrim UDA.
A 38-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of aggravated burglary and grievous bodily harm with intent, a 39-year-old man on suspicion of aggravated burglary and a 47-year-old woman on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent. They have all been released pending further investigation.
Meanwhile, a service of thanksgiving for Mr Quinn will take place at 2pm on Wednesday at Joymount Presbyterian Church in the town.
In a statement the family said Glenn was ‘a Carrick man through and through’.
A vigil was held last night in Carrickfergus.
The entire Quinn family would like to thank the good people of Carrickfergus for all of the overwhelming support and love that has been shown to them. Over the past week since Glenn’s murder your kindness and prayers truly have meant so much to them.
Glenn was a Carrick man through and through, he was a granda, husband, son, brother and uncle who showed nothing but kindness to everyone he met. Glenn hated to see anyone enduring any form of hardship and would have gone out of his way to help anyone, he was just a true gentleman.
We fully support the on-going police investigation and would ask anyone who has any information relating to Glenn’s murder to search their hearts and come forward to the PSNI. Our town does not want to see this happen to another one of their loved ones.
Once again we offer our heartfelt thanks at this difficult time.
Tonight at 6pm the Carrickfergus community came out in great numbers attending the vigil of Glenn Quinn. It was so good to see so many people there to show their love and support for the Quinn family.
“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.”
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— Angie ????♂️? (@redgirlang) January 11, 2020