Man charged with North Belfast murder

A man is due in court later charged with the murder of a man in North Belfast.

Paul Mackin Junior died in hospital on Wednesday after being assaulted at a tower block of flats in the Duncairn Parade area of New lodge on Monday.

A PSNI update said, “ Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Major Investigation Team continuing to investigate the murder of Paul Mackin Junior in the Duncairn Parade area of north Belfast, have charged a man to court.”

“The 41-year-old has been charged with murder, grievous bodily harm with intent, and false imprisonment.”

“A report will also be submitted to the Public Prosecution Service for a number of other offences.”

“He is due to appear before Belfast Magistrates’ Court on Friday, 24th July.”

“As is usual procedure, all charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service.”