Murder investigation launched after man dies following break-in
A murder investigation has been launched after 51-year-old Nicholas (Nicky) Gordon died following an attack during a break-in at an apartment on Holywood Road in east Belfast. The incident occurred around 04:45 BST on Tuesday, and Gordon was taken to hospital but succumbed to his injuries. Police arrested a 24-year-old man and a 49-year-old woman on suspicion of aggravated burglary, but both were later released on bail.
- ▪Nicholas (Nicky) Gordon, 51, was attacked during a break-in at an apartment on Holywood Road in east Belfast.
- ▪The incident occurred around 04:45 BST on Tuesday, with police receiving a report at 08:25 BST.
- ▪A 24-year-old man and a 49-year-old woman were arrested on suspicion of aggravated burglary with intent to commit grievous bodily harm but were released on bail.
- ▪Police stated that a 'number of intruders' entered the apartment building and attacked Gordon before fleeing.
- ▪The Police Service of Northern Ireland is appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward.
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Murder investigation launched after man dies following break-inJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleBarry O'ConnorBBC News NIPA MediaA murder investigation has been launched after a 51-year-old man died following a break-in at an apartment building in east Belfast.Nicholas (Nicky) Gordon was attacked as a number of intruders entered an apartment on the Holywood Road early on Tuesday morning.He was taken to hospital but has since died from his injuries.A 24-year-old man and 49-year-old woman were arrested on suspicion of aggravated burglary with intent to commit grievous bodily harm, but were later released on bail.Police received a report of the assault at about 08:25 BST on Tuesday morning.
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