20/11/2006
Police treating woman's death as 'murder'
Police are treating the death of a woman in west Belfast at the weekend as murder.
The body of Grace Moore, 38, was discovered in a ground floor flat in the Erris Grove area of the Blacks Road at around 1pm on Saturday.
Officers were dispatched to the scene, which has since been sealed off for forensic examination.
It is not yet known how the woman died, however one man has been arrested in connection with her death.
Ms Moore was last seen leaving a nightclub in the Howard Street area of Belfast City Centre at around 2am on Saturday morning.
She is believed to have been in the company of a female friend and four men.
A short time later she was spotted getting into a car in the Upper Queen Street/Howard Street junction.
Police have asked for anyone who may have been in Grace's company in the early hours of Saturday morning, know who owned the car she got into, or who may have any information which they believe may be of use to the murder inquiry, to contact them on 0845 600 8000, or anonymously on the Crimestoppers number on 0800 555 1111.
(EF/KMcA)
The body of Grace Moore, 38, was discovered in a ground floor flat in the Erris Grove area of the Blacks Road at around 1pm on Saturday.
Officers were dispatched to the scene, which has since been sealed off for forensic examination.
It is not yet known how the woman died, however one man has been arrested in connection with her death.
Ms Moore was last seen leaving a nightclub in the Howard Street area of Belfast City Centre at around 2am on Saturday morning.
She is believed to have been in the company of a female friend and four men.
A short time later she was spotted getting into a car in the Upper Queen Street/Howard Street junction.
Police have asked for anyone who may have been in Grace's company in the early hours of Saturday morning, know who owned the car she got into, or who may have any information which they believe may be of use to the murder inquiry, to contact them on 0845 600 8000, or anonymously on the Crimestoppers number on 0800 555 1111.
(EF/KMcA)
Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
20 March 2024
PSNI Advises Keyless Car Owners To Ensure Their Vehicles Safety
Following the theft of a BMW in Armagh in the early hours of Tuesday, 19 March, the PSNI have issued advice to owners of keyless cars on the steps they can take to ensure their vehicles safety.
PSNI Advises Keyless Car Owners To Ensure Their Vehicles Safety
Following the theft of a BMW in Armagh in the early hours of Tuesday, 19 March, the PSNI have issued advice to owners of keyless cars on the steps they can take to ensure their vehicles safety.
26 February 2024
Appeal Issued After Spate Of Robberies In Coleraine
The PSNI have issued an appeal for information following a number of report of thefts in the Coleraine area. Police received a report that overnight on Friday, 24 February, someone had gained to a property in the Knockaduff Road area, taking away a scrambler motorbike and helmets.
Appeal Issued After Spate Of Robberies In Coleraine
The PSNI have issued an appeal for information following a number of report of thefts in the Coleraine area. Police received a report that overnight on Friday, 24 February, someone had gained to a property in the Knockaduff Road area, taking away a scrambler motorbike and helmets.
21 February 2024
PSNI Identify Body Recovered From Lough Neagh
A body recovered in a coastline area of Lough Neagh on Sunday 18th February has been identified as Alan Whiteside. The 33-year-old Mr Whiteside was reported missing to police in Antrim on Sunday, 17 December. PSNI Detective Inspector Lenaghan said that Mr Whiteside was identified following a post-mortem examination.
PSNI Identify Body Recovered From Lough Neagh
A body recovered in a coastline area of Lough Neagh on Sunday 18th February has been identified as Alan Whiteside. The 33-year-old Mr Whiteside was reported missing to police in Antrim on Sunday, 17 December. PSNI Detective Inspector Lenaghan said that Mr Whiteside was identified following a post-mortem examination.
19 February 2024
Appeal After Masked Men Force Entry Into Home Of Elderly Man
The PSNI have issued an appeal for information after five masked me forced entry into the home of an man aged in his 70s, on the Saintfield Road. Police received a report shortly before 11.30pm on Saturday, 17th February that between 10pm and 10.30pm on the same evening, five masked men entered a house in the Saintfield Road area.
Appeal After Masked Men Force Entry Into Home Of Elderly Man
The PSNI have issued an appeal for information after five masked me forced entry into the home of an man aged in his 70s, on the Saintfield Road. Police received a report shortly before 11.30pm on Saturday, 17th February that between 10pm and 10.30pm on the same evening, five masked men entered a house in the Saintfield Road area.
14 February 2024
Former City Centre Police Station To Become New 74-Bedroom Hotel
A former police station in Belfast city centre is to be redeveloped for a new 74-bedroom hotel. Belfast City Council's Planning Committee approved the development on Queen Street, along with granting Listed Building Consent to bring the building into use again.
Former City Centre Police Station To Become New 74-Bedroom Hotel
A former police station in Belfast city centre is to be redeveloped for a new 74-bedroom hotel. Belfast City Council's Planning Committee approved the development on Queen Street, along with granting Listed Building Consent to bring the building into use again.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:Mainly dry this morning with sunny spells then scattered showers breaking out this afternoon. A chilly start then feeling warmer in afternoon sunshine. Light southerly winds. Maximum temperature 11 °C.Tonight:Any showers at first soon dying out. Then dry overnight with clear periods and turning chilly with a touch of frost later tonight. Minimum temperature 1 °C.