14/06/2016

Stephen Carson Murder: Man Arrested

A 35-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the murder of Stephen Carson.

Mr Carson, 28, was killed after men forced their way into his home on Wallace Street in south Belfast while he was eating dinner with his partner and his son on 25 February.

He was taken to hospital, however he later died as a result of his injuries.

The suspect was detained on Monday and is currently in police custody.

(CD/JP)

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