Man arrested in connection with 1973 murder of teenager Marian Beattie

Police have arrested a man in connection with the 1973 murder of teenager Marian Beattie. The arrest comes after an investigation into the case that has continued for more than five decades.

Background on the case Marian Beattie was a teenager when she was killed in 1973.

The case remained unsolved for more than 50 years before the recent arrest.

Next steps in the investigation Police have not released further details about the suspect or the evidence that led to the arrest. The investigation remains active.