03/06/2015

Man Arrested Over Murder Of Basil McAfee

Police have arrested a 39-year-old man in connection with the murder of Basil McAfee in north Belfast in December 2013.

The victim, who was attacked with an axe and a knife, was discovered at his home on Henderson Avenue on 20 December.

Four people have been arrested in connection so far.

The man is being detained at a police station in Belfast.

(CD/JP)

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