Derek Sheerin was found dead in Glasgow 21 years ago
A MAN arrested yesterday in Derry by detectives from the PSNI’s Major Investigation Team has been charged in connection with a death in Glasgow 21 years ago.
The 39-year-old suspect was detained in Derry city on Tuesday morning as part of a Police Scotland investigation into the death of Derek Sheerin.
The 24-year-old was found dead in the east end of Glasgow in September 1994.
The suspect was flown to Glasgow for questioning.
He has now been charged in connection with the death and will appear at Glasgow Sheriff’s Court later this morning.
Detective Chief Inspector Michael Harvey from the PSNI’s Major Investigation Team has appealed to people in Derry who have any information about the death to contact detectives at Maydown PSNI station on the 101 non-emergency number.
Or alternatively, they can call Crimestoppers anonymously on freephone 0800 555 111.