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BBC News
09-07-2025
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North Belfast: Woman in critical condition after serious assault
A young woman is in a critical condition in hospital after a serious assault in north Belfast, police have happened in Brucevale Park at about 16:40 BST on Tuesday.A 21-year-old man was arrested in the west Belfast area on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent, common assault and criminal remains in custody.
BBC News
04-06-2025
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Extension granted to question man over north Belfast murder
The police have been granted an additional 36 hours to question a man arrested on suspicion of murder in north Belfast. The 31-year-old man was arrested on Tuesday after the death of Marie Green, who was Green was pronounced dead at the scene on the Shore Road in the early of Tuesday morning. A cordon is in place at the front of the property on the Shore Road which is close to the junction with Donegall Park Avenue. 'Lovely lady' Residents and business owners near the Shore Road have said Marie Green was a lovely lady. North Belfast Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) assembly member Phillip Brett said there is "massive shock and sadness" amongst the community following the incident, adding that it was "absolutely heartbreaking".Alliance MLA Nuala McAllister said it was a "horrifying incident"."I want to express my deepest sympathies to the family and loved ones of the victim," she added."The local community is in immense shock, but I have no doubt they will come together to support the family during what will be such a distressing time.
Irish Times
03-06-2025
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- Irish Times
Man (31) arrested as PSNI launch murder investigation into death of woman (71) in Belfast
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has launched a murder investigation after the death of a woman in a house in the Shore Road area of North Belfast. The woman has been named by police as Marie Green (71). She was pronounced dead at the scene in the early hours of Tuesday morning. A 31-year-old man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody. The PSNI and the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service attended the scene in response to a call out just before midnight. READ MORE The PNSI's Major Investigation Team is leading the inquiry. PSNI detective inspector Jennifer Rea, said: 'My thoughts are with Marie's family and loved ones who are left trying to come to terms with their tragic loss. 'A man who was arrested on suspicion of murder, remains in police custody at this time. 'Our enquiries are ongoing to establish the exact circumstances, and I am appealing to anyone with information, no matter how insignificant it may seem, to contact detectives.' Earlier on Tuesday, cordons were in place at the front and back of the house as forensic officers carried out detailed examinations. Neighbours were alerted when police vehicles arrived at the house facing Loughside Park. North Belfast DUP MLA Philip Brett said there was 'massive shock and sadness' in the community following the incident.
Irish Times
03-06-2025
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- Irish Times
Man (30s) arrested as PSNI launch murder investigation into death of woman in Belfast
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has launched a murder investigation after the death of a woman in a house in the Shore Road area of North Belfast. The woman, in her 60s, was pronounced dead at the scene in the early hours of Tuesday morning. A man, in his 30s, was arrested at the scene on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody. The PSNI and the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service attended the scene in response to a call out just before midnight. The PNSI's Major Investigation Team is leading the inquiry. READ MORE Earlier on Tuesday, cordons were in place at the front and back of the house as forensic officers carried out detailed examinations. Neighbours were alerted when police vehicles arrived at the house facing Loughside Park. North Belfast DUP MLA Philip Brett said there was 'massive shock and sadness' in the community following the incident.
BBC News
03-06-2025
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Shore Road: Investigation after sudden death in north Belfast
Police are at the scene of a sudden death at a house in north Belfast.A cordon is in place at the front of the house on the Shore Road which is close to the junction with Donegall Park tape has also been placed across the driveway and the front steps of the are continuing.
