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12-year-old boy arrested over murder released on bail

Three other people are still being questioned.

A 12-YEAR-OLD boy who was arrested by officers investigating the death of Matthew Goddard has been released on bail pending further enquiries.

The 43-year-old was beaten with his own electric guitar in his home in east Belfast on Christmas Eve.

Three others are still being questioned in relation to the murder including a 17-year-old man who was arrested with the 12-year-old yesterday.

A 24-year-old woman and 21-year-old man were arrested on Saturday and remain in custody.

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