Murder probe launched after man found seriously injured in Belfast

He's since passed away in hospital

Callender Street, Belfast, Google Maps image
Author: Chloe StjohnPublished 19th Aug 2022

A murder investigation has been launched following the death of a man who was found seriously injured in Belfast City Centre last weekend, and has since died in hospital.

The man - in his late 30's - was found with serious injuries last Sunday morning (14th August).

Detectives believe he'd been assaulted in the Callender Street area, close to City Hall.

A 27 year old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder.

Detective Inspector Foreman said: “Our enquiries continue, and I am appealing to anyone with information, or who may have captured dash cam footage, to get in touch with detectives on 101 quoting reference number 1924 of 14/08/22.”

“If you were in the area of Callender Street, Chichester Street, Donegal Square, Donegal Place, Royal Avenue or Castle Place between 4am and 8am on Sunday 14 August, please contact us.”

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