A 33-year-old passed away in hospital following an incident in the Cromwell Road area
A murder investigation has been launched after a man died following an incident in South Belfast.
Officer were called to the Cromwell Road area on Wednesday, February 11, following reports of a concern for safety, with a 33-year-old man later being taken to hospital. Sadly the man later passed away.
A 32-year-old man was arrested in connection with the incident and remains in police custody. On Friday, February 13, police announced that the 33-year-old’s death was now being treated as a murder with an investigation being launched.
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Detective Inspector Jack Kelly said: “The man, who is aged 33, was taken to hospital by colleagues from the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service on Wednesday afternoon, but sadly later passed away. “A 32-year-old man, who was arrested in connection with the investigation, remains in custody at this time. “Our enquiries are continuing, and I am appealing to anyone with information, no matter how insignificant it may seem, to contact our officers on 101 quoting reference 707 of 11/02/26.” Information can also be provided, with total anonymity, to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org
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