04/09/2012

Arrested Man Dies In Custody

A 34-year-old man has died in police custody.

The unnamed man was arrested on Saturday in connection with the murder of George Gray, who was found dead in his east Belfast home on Friday.

He was one was one of three people who were being questioned about Mr Gray's murder.

He died suddenly at Musgrave PSNI station this morning and the Police Ombudsman's Office has started an investigation into his death.

A 29-year-old man, who was also arrested on Saturday morning, and 62-year-old woman who was arrested on Monday afternoon, both remain in police custody.

At the weekend, detectives investigating Mr Gray's murder said the 52 year old had been the victim of a "vicious assault".

The father of three was found dead in his Cregagh Road home by a close friend at about 17:30 BST on Friday.

(NE)

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