15/03/2019

Murder Probe After Man Found Dead In East Belfast

Police have launched a murder investigation after the death of a man at a house in east Belfast.

It happened in the Kyle Street area in the early hours of this morning, Friday 15 March.

Two men have been arrested and remain in custody.

Police remain at the scene as detectives from the Major Investigation Team investigate.



(JG/CM)

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