Man dies in hospital after being punched outside West Belfast bar
Carl Holland suffered serious head injuries in the assault last Friday night
A man who was punched outside a bar in West Belfast last Friday night has died in hospital.
30 year old Carl Holland suffered serious head injuries in the assault in the Suffolk Road area.
To date three people have been arrested and bailed in connection with the investigation.
In a statement today PSNI Detective Inspector Collins said, “We can confirm that Carl Holland has sadly passed away, and our thoughts are, first and foremost, with his family and friends at this extremely difficult time.”
He added, “Carl was the victim of an assault, which happened outside licensed premises in the Suffolk Road area of the city on the night of Friday, 12th June.”
“The male suspect arrived by taxi, he punched the victim, and then left in the taxi. This was at approximately 9pm.”
“Carl was taken to hospital for treatment to a serious head injury, where he remained in a critical condition until his untimely death.”
Detective Inspector Collins has reiterated an appeal to anyone with information to come forward.
He said: “From enquiries, we know that a verbal altercation had taken place, inside the premises, earlier that same evening.
“I am asking anyone with information, no matter how insignificant it may seem, to get in touch. I’m particularly keen to hear from anyone who witnessed the assault, or the earlier altercation, and who may have captured footage, whether CCTV, mobile phone or dash cam.