07/02/2022

Murder Investigation Launches Following Death Of 47-Year-Old Man

The PSNI's Major Investigation team have issued an appeal for information following the death of a 47-year-old man who died in hospital as a result of injuries sustained in a stabbing in north Belfast on 7 January.

Launching a murder investigation, Detective Chief Inspector John Caldwell said: "Police were called to a house in Harcourt Drive at around 6.15am on Friday 7 January following a report of a stabbing. The victim was taken to hospital for treatment but sadly succumbed to his injuries and passed away this morning, Sunday 6th February.

"A number of arrests were made in relation to this incident and our enquiries are ongoing.

"I am appealing for anyone who has any information that could assist our investigation please get in touch. If you were in the area of Harcourt Drive late on Thursday 6 January or early on Friday 7 January and saw or heard anything out of the ordinary please call 101 quoting reference number 188 07/01/22."

A report can also be made using the online reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport.

Alternatively, information can be provided to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.

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