The 30-year-old was taken to hospital for treatment to a serious head injury, where he later passed away surrounded by his family.
Funeral details have been announced for a man who died following an assault outside a bar in West Belfast on Friday.
Carl Holland, who was 30-years-old and from the local area, was assaulted outside a licensed premises on the Suffolk Road on Friday night, June 12.
It is understood that a verbal altercation occurred at the venue earlier that evening. Later, the male suspect arrived by taxi, punched the victim, and then left in the same taxi.
The victim was taken to hospital for treatment to a serious head injury, where he later passed away surrounded by his family.
A 20-year-old man arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent was subsequently released on bail to allow for further enquiries.
A 46-year-old man and a 44-year-old woman arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit grievous bodily harm were also released on bail to allow for further enquiries.
Late of Rinnalea Walk, a funeral notice described Mr Holland as the dearly beloved son of the late Janice and Paddy; cherished grandson of Anne and her partner Ricky; much loved nephew of John, Thomas, Charlie, Annie, Marion, Bridie, Sally and Margaret and loved godson of Joe.
He will be reposing in the Chapel of Rest (98 Stewartstown Road) from Sunday for those wishing to pay their respects before returning home to his grandmother’s house on Thursday evening. House strictly private.
His remains will leave his grandmother’s home on Friday at 12:15pm to arrive at St. Oliver Plunkett Church for 1pm Requiem Mass. Committal to follow at Roselawn Crematorium.
Family flowers only. Donations in Lieu of flowers if desired to Cancer Focus NI c/o O’Neill’s Funeral Directors 98 Stewartstown Road Belfast BT11 9JP (Tel:028 90620099) or online to www.oneillsfuneraldirectors.co.uk.
A PSNI spokesperson said: “Carl was the victim of an assault, which happened outside licensed premises in the Suffolk Road area of the city on the night of Friday, 12th June.
“The male suspect arrived by taxi, he punched the victim, and then left in the taxi. This was at approximately 9pm.
“Carl was taken to hospital for treatment to a serious head injury, where he remained in a critical condition until his untimely death.”
Police have also reiterated an appeal to anyone with information to come forward: “From enquiries, we know that a verbal altercation had taken place, inside the premises, earlier that same evening.
“I am asking anyone with information, no matter how insignificant it may seem, to get in touch. I’m particularly keen to hear from anyone who witnessed the assault, or the earlier altercation, and who may have captured footage, whether CCTV, mobile phone or dash cam.
“You can contact officers on 101 or report online at www.psni.police.uk/makeareport quoting reference number 1174 13/06/26.”
Alternatively, information can be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers, with total anonymity, on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.
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