Two arrested over murder of man in east Belfast break-in
Two men have been arrested in Scotland in connection with the murder of Nicholas Gordon, who died after a break-in in east Belfast. The incident occurred on May 12, when intruders attacked Gordon at his apartment. The suspects, aged 25 and 31, are set to be returned to Northern Ireland for questioning by the Police Service of Northern Ireland.
- ▪Nicholas Gordon was attacked during a break-in on May 12.
- ▪He was taken to the hospital but later succumbed to his injuries.
- ▪The two suspects were arrested in Scotland and will be returned to Northern Ireland for questioning.
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Two arrested over murder of man in east Belfast break-inJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GooglePSNINicholas (Nicky) Gordon was attacked on 12 MayTwo men have been arrested in Scotland on suspicion of murder 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 the property on the Holywood Road early in the morning of 12 May.He was taken to hospital but later died from his injuries.The men, aged 25 and 31, were arrested in Scotland on Monday afternoon by officers from Police Scotland.In a statement the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) said arrangements are being made to return the men to Northern Ireland for questioning.
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