08/12/2014

Fourth Arrest Over East Belfast Murder

A fourth person has been arrested by detectives in connection with the murder of a 21-year-old man in east Belfast.

The man was found stabbed in Castlereagh Place at about 22:00 on Saturday evening.

Police are investigating reports of a fight in the area.

Two men aged 21 and 25 and a 25-year-old woman were arrested following the attack and are being held on suspicion of murder. Last night it was announced that a 31-year-old man had been detained.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact the PSNI at Ladas Drive on the non-emergency number 101 or alternatively contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

(IT/CD)

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