Nelson murder suspects released

Rosemary Nelson died in a loyalist car bomb attack

Two people arrested in connection with the terrorist murder of Lurgan solicitor Rosemary Nelson have been released without charge.

The high profile human rights lawyer died when a bomb planted by loyalists exploded under her car in Lurgan, County Armagh in March last year.

After allegations by republicans that members of the Royal Ulster Constabulary colluded with her killers, the murder inquiry was handed over to a team of detectives headed by the deputy chief constable of Norfolk, Colin Port.

A spokesman for Mr Port said on Friday that a 31-year-old woman and 28-year-old man arrested in Portadown on Wednesday had been freed.

Rosemary Nelson: a leading human rights lawyer

Detectives also questioned them about other terrorist offences.

The killing was claimed by the Red Hand Defenders, a fringe loyalist group not operating a ceasefire.

Earlier this year, police from the Nelson investigation questioned a former Royal Irish Regiment soldier, William Ian Hamilton, 28, from Hamiltonsbawn.

He has been charged with possession of arms and explosives and membership of the Loyalist Volunteer Force.