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03/04/2017
Man Killed In Belfast Altercation Named
A 31-year-old man who died following an altercation in Belfast city centre has been named as Paul McCready from north Belfast.
The incident happened in the Donegal Street area just before 1am on Sunday, 02 April.
He died from his injuries in hospital.
A 30-year-old man has been arrested and is in police custody.
Sinn Féin MLA Carál Ní Chuilín said: "The death of a 31 year-old-man following an altercation close to Donegall Street in Belfast city centre has shocked local people.
"My thoughts and sympathies are with the family of this man at this time.
"I would appeal for anyone with information on this incident to come forward and contact the police."
Detective Chief Inspector Geoffrey Boyce said: "We know that a large number of people were in the vicinity of the Donegall Street/Waring Street junction at around the time the altercation took place.
"I would appeal to those people who have not yet gotten in touch with the investigation team to please do so.
"Investigators can be contacted by calling 101 and quoting reference number 94 02/04/17."
(CD/LM)
The incident happened in the Donegal Street area just before 1am on Sunday, 02 April.
He died from his injuries in hospital.
A 30-year-old man has been arrested and is in police custody.
Sinn Féin MLA Carál Ní Chuilín said: "The death of a 31 year-old-man following an altercation close to Donegall Street in Belfast city centre has shocked local people.
"My thoughts and sympathies are with the family of this man at this time.
"I would appeal for anyone with information on this incident to come forward and contact the police."
Detective Chief Inspector Geoffrey Boyce said: "We know that a large number of people were in the vicinity of the Donegall Street/Waring Street junction at around the time the altercation took place.
"I would appeal to those people who have not yet gotten in touch with the investigation team to please do so.
"Investigators can be contacted by calling 101 and quoting reference number 94 02/04/17."
(CD/LM)
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