09/04/2004
Pensioner found dead in west Belfast
Police are appealing for information after a pensioner was found dead in west Belfast last night.
The man, who was in his 70s, is believed to have been hit with a bottle as he came out of his Springfield Road home to challenge drinkers creating a disturbance on Thursday night.
His body was found in an alleyway close to Fort Street, off the Springfield Road, at around 10pm.
Detectives have urged anyone who may have information on the incident to come forward.
(MB)
The man, who was in his 70s, is believed to have been hit with a bottle as he came out of his Springfield Road home to challenge drinkers creating a disturbance on Thursday night.
His body was found in an alleyway close to Fort Street, off the Springfield Road, at around 10pm.
Detectives have urged anyone who may have information on the incident to come forward.
(MB)
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