Punishment victim Edward Gibson died from gunshot wounds following an ORM attack

A woman has been arrested in connection with the ‘Superstick’ murder of Eddie Gibson in west Belfast.

The 28-year-old was shot in his stomach and thigh in an alley near Divis Tower on 24 October.

He died in the Royal Victoria Hospital from his injuries.

The Official Republican Movement (ORM) – dubbed the ‘Supersticks’ – were blamed for carrying out the murder.

The PSNI say a 56-year-old woman was arrested in Belfast today for questioning.

Detective Inspector Chris Wilson of the PSNI’s Major Investigation Team said: “Although one man has been charged in connection with Edward Gibson’s murder, this investigation is continuing.

“I would continue to appeal to anyone with information about Mr Gibson’s murder to come forward to police.”

The arrested woman is currently being quizzed at Musgrave PSNI station.

A 58-year-old man, Malachy Goodman, has previously been charged with Edward Gibson’s murder.

He is currently on bail awaiting his trial.

A 68-year-old man and his 70-year-old wife woman face charges of assisting an offender and failing to provide information.