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15/03/2005
Police launch murder inquiry in south Belfast
Police have launched a murder inquiry following the death of a man in south Belfast.
The victim, who is thought to be of Chinese origin, was found with serious head injuries at a flat in Hampton Drive following report’s of a disturbance at around 3am on Tuesday.
The man was given first aid but died at the scene. Two other injured men were taken to hospital and later arrested however their injuries are not to be life-threatening.
Police are appealing for anyone with information to contact detectives on 028 9065 0222 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
Elsewhere, a woman has escaped serious injury after a gunshot was fired at a house in Portrush on Monday night.
The woman was sitting in her living room alone at around 11.45pm when a shot was fired through the window. She was later treated for shock.
(MB/SP)
The victim, who is thought to be of Chinese origin, was found with serious head injuries at a flat in Hampton Drive following report’s of a disturbance at around 3am on Tuesday.
The man was given first aid but died at the scene. Two other injured men were taken to hospital and later arrested however their injuries are not to be life-threatening.
Police are appealing for anyone with information to contact detectives on 028 9065 0222 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
Elsewhere, a woman has escaped serious injury after a gunshot was fired at a house in Portrush on Monday night.
The woman was sitting in her living room alone at around 11.45pm when a shot was fired through the window. She was later treated for shock.
(MB/SP)
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