28/04/2004

Four men charged (HOLD)

Four people are expected to appear before Belfast Magistrates Court on Tuesday on charges in connection with the murder of a man in north Belfast at the weekend.

THe body of 28-year-old Thomas Venus was discovered close to the Midland Building on York Street on Saturday morning.

Police believe there was no sectarian motive or paramilitary involvement in the killing.

(MB)

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