Man released in city murder probe

Mr Sheils was buried at the City Cemetery following Requiem Mass

A 19-year-old man has been released without charge by police investigating the murder of Emmett Shiels in Londonderry.

He was being questioned about the fatal shooting at Bligh's Lane in the Creggan area of the city on Tuesday.

On Saturday, the funeral of Mr Sheils, who was from Tyrconnell Street in the Bogside took place in Derry.

He was buried at the City Cemetery following Requiem Mass at St Eugene's Cathedral.

Mr Sheils, from Tyrconnell Street in the Bogside, was shot in the Bligh's Lane area at about 0045 BST on Tuesday.

In his homily, Fr Michael Canny said he hoped Emmett Sheils' death could be used as "a catalyst for change".

Around two dozen friends of Mr Sheils' flanked the cortege wearing Celtic jerseys, which said either Emmett or Shiels on the back.

Police are continuing to question a 19-year-old man arrested in connection with the murder.

Another man was arrested but was released on Thursday.

On Friday, police officers distributed leaflets to houses in the Bogside and Creggan areas, and put up posters appealing for information.

Police have also released CCTV footage of the gang suspected of involvement in the murder making their way up Bligh's Lane in the Creggan moments before the shooting.

Some members of the gang were masked while one had his coat over his head.

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CCTV footage of the moments before Londonderry man Emmett Shiels was shot

Up to 1,000 people attended a vigil in memory of Mr Sheils in the city on Tuesday night.

His family have thanked the people of Derry for their support during their ordeal.