Overview
- Emergency services attended a reported assault at a Duncairn Parade property on Monday, July 20, and a 44-year-old man was taken to hospital and later died on Wednesday, July 22; police identified him as Paul Mackin Jr.
- The PSNI launched a murder investigation after the death and initially arrested three men aged 32, 40 and 41 on suspicion of attempted murder, with the 41-year-old later held on suspicion of murder.
- Two of the three men, aged 32 and 40, have been released unconditionally while the 41-year-old remains in custody as detectives continue their inquiries.
- Police have asked anyone with information to contact detectives quoting reference 1454 20/07/26 and provided reporting routes including 101, the PSNI online form and Crimestoppers.
- Authorities have urged the public and media to avoid speculation because it upsets the family and could harm criminal justice proceedings, and local representatives have expressed shock and called for witnesses to come forward.