Police issue images of men they wish to speak to over McKernan death

Police have released images of two men they wish to speak to in relation to the death of Brendan McKernan in Belfast in February.

PSNI
Published 26th Jun 2017

The 31-year-old collapsed at a fast food restaurant on Donegall Place in the city on 18 February.

He died five days later in hospital.

Detective Inspector McCambridge said: "We know Brendan was in the company of two men at a fast food restaurant on Donegall Place at around 6.15pm on 18 February, a short time before he collapsed.

"Brendan’s death is not being treated as suspicious, however, we are still seeking to identify these males as we work to establish the exact circumstances leading up to his death.

"Brendan was known to have been in possession of a Nokia touchscreen phone before his death, but the phone was not found with him after he collapsed.

"We are keen to find this phone as it may contain information which could assist us with our enquiries.

"Brendan’s family would also appreciate the return of the phone as it contains photographs of great sentimental value to them.

"I would like to take this opportunity to appeal to the two men that were with Brendan that night to come forward and tell us what they know.

"Detectives can be contacted at Musgrave Reactive and Organised Crime on 101."