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04/03/2004
Three people still being questioned over hostel murder
Three people are still being questioned by police in connection with the murder of a man at Belfast city centre hostel on Wednesday.
The victim, whose name has not yet been released, was found dead at the Lee Hestia hostel in Brunswick Street, at around 3.30am yesterday morning.
A spokesperson for the Lee Hestia Association said staff and residents were working with police in their investigation.
Police are trying to establish a motive for the killing.
(MB)
The victim, whose name has not yet been released, was found dead at the Lee Hestia hostel in Brunswick Street, at around 3.30am yesterday morning.
A spokesperson for the Lee Hestia Association said staff and residents were working with police in their investigation.
Police are trying to establish a motive for the killing.
(MB)
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