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10/09/2002
Two arrested over south Belfast murder
Two male youths have been arrested in connection with the murder of Ian Samuel Flanagan who was beaten to death in south Belfast at the weekend.
The first arrest followed a series of planned searches in Newtownbreda late last night, and a second arrest was made early this morning. There are no further details at the moment.
Thirty-year-old Ian Flanagan, of Donegall Avenue in Belfast, was found murdered near playing fields in south Belfast on Sunday. He was originally from Keady in Co Armagh.
His body was found at 8am on Sunday morning behind a hockey pitch close to Queen's playing fields. Police have revealed that the victim had suffered massive head injuries. The man leading the investigation, Detective Superintendent Roy Suitters, said it was a "truly horrific crime".
He added: "That someone could do that to another human being is unbelievable, it is a fairly major attack. This person has suffered very major head injuries probably caused by an iron bar or something like that. There is no sign of any gunshot wounds and it is probable that blunt trauma has caused the injuries."
Mr Flanagan was last seen leaving his home at teatime on Saturday evening. Detectives had been hopeful that guests and staff attending a function in the nearby Malone House may have information relating to the crime.
Police would like to hear from anyone who could help piece together Mr Flanagan's movements to contact them on 028 9065 0222.
(GMcG)
The first arrest followed a series of planned searches in Newtownbreda late last night, and a second arrest was made early this morning. There are no further details at the moment.
Thirty-year-old Ian Flanagan, of Donegall Avenue in Belfast, was found murdered near playing fields in south Belfast on Sunday. He was originally from Keady in Co Armagh.
His body was found at 8am on Sunday morning behind a hockey pitch close to Queen's playing fields. Police have revealed that the victim had suffered massive head injuries. The man leading the investigation, Detective Superintendent Roy Suitters, said it was a "truly horrific crime".
He added: "That someone could do that to another human being is unbelievable, it is a fairly major attack. This person has suffered very major head injuries probably caused by an iron bar or something like that. There is no sign of any gunshot wounds and it is probable that blunt trauma has caused the injuries."
Mr Flanagan was last seen leaving his home at teatime on Saturday evening. Detectives had been hopeful that guests and staff attending a function in the nearby Malone House may have information relating to the crime.
Police would like to hear from anyone who could help piece together Mr Flanagan's movements to contact them on 028 9065 0222.
(GMcG)
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