03/03/2003
Murder inquiry launched in north Belfast
A murder inquiry has been launched after a man in his 20s died following a serious assault in north Belfast yesterday.
The incident took place in a flat on the Antrim Road just before 9am on Sunday.
The man suffered serious head injuries in the attack and was taken to hospital for treatment where he later died.
A female who was also in the flat at the time suffered minor injuries.
Two men from the Belfast area have been arrested in connection with the attack and are helping police with their enquiries.
Detectives leading the investigation have appealed for anyone with information about the attack to contact police on 028 9065 0222 or alternatively Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
(MB)
The incident took place in a flat on the Antrim Road just before 9am on Sunday.
The man suffered serious head injuries in the attack and was taken to hospital for treatment where he later died.
A female who was also in the flat at the time suffered minor injuries.
Two men from the Belfast area have been arrested in connection with the attack and are helping police with their enquiries.
Detectives leading the investigation have appealed for anyone with information about the attack to contact police on 028 9065 0222 or alternatively Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
(MB)
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