CROSSBOW KILLING: 4 ARRESTS
FAMILY PAY HEARTFELT TRIBUTES AT FUNERAL AS POLICE SAY THEY BELIEVE VICTIM WAS ‘DELIBERATELY TARGETED’
38-year-old arrested on suspicion of murder, two other men for conspiracy to commit murder and woman arrested on suspicion of money laundering:
FOUR people were arrested yesterday in connection with the investigation into the crossbow murder of 74-yearold Gerald Corrigan.
The former university lecturer was shot outside his home on Anglesey on the morning of Good Friday, April 19, 2019.
A 38-year-old man residing in the Bryngwran area has been arrested on suspicion of the murder of Mr Corrigan and a number of other related offences.
Two other men, a 48-yearold from the Caergeilog area and a 36 year old from Bryngwran, have been arrested for conspiracy to commit murder, conspiracy to commit fraud and a number of related offences.
A 50-year-old woman has also been arrested on suspicion of money laundering and fraud related offences.
Detective Chief Superintendent Wayne Jones has issued a renewed appeal for information from the public.
“This was an unprecedented event which shocked the local community.
“Early this morning officers from the Major Incident Team, assisted by additional resources from across North Wales, executed a number of search warrants as part of the investigation into the death of Mr Corrigan, a pensioner and well-respected member of the community.
“Our continuing investigation has received widespread assistance from our local community, for which I am very grateful.
“Enquires to date indicate that Gerald was deliberately targeted and shot.
“I am convinced that there are members of our community who may have key information regarding this terrible attack on Gerald.
“I would appeal to those people to come forward and speak to us in confidence or alternatively contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.”
On Monday, family and friends of Mr Corrigan attended his funeral service at St Vincent De Paul Roman Catholic Church in Knutsford, Cheshire.
Mr Corrigan’s partner Marie Bailey said: “It is impossible to express my deep sadness and shock at the horrific murder of Gerry.
“He was my best friend and my soul mate. All the time we have been together I have been proud to walk at his side and he stood beside me, always.
“His family and friends, colleagues and neighbours are all shocked and horrified at his senseless murder.
“We all loved and honoured him. I will treasure his memory for all the days of my life, although I would have preferred to treasure him, not just his memory.”
His son Neale Corrigan said: “My father was a wonderful man who cared so much for people.
“My Dad believed in the good in people and in life, and in the importance of family, friendship and love.
“He taught me we can change, that to forgive brings freedom, and we should believe in the best in people as no-one is perfect. I will miss my father who has been taken from us.”
His daughter Fiona Corrigan added: “My dad was a very kind and funny man.
“He taught me an appreciation of art and nature. There are so many happy moments we shared and I will miss him too much to say.”
Mr Corrigan (pictured), a retired photography lecturer, was taken to Ysbyty Gwynedd after the attack and transferred to Stoke where he died on May 11.