Police have confirmed that a man in his 40s who was seriously assaulted in Belfast in the early hours of Sunday, January 29, 2023 has now sadly died and a murder enquiry has been launched.
A post mortem will be carried out and detectives will consider the findings.
Three men who were arrested in connection with the incident remain on police bail.
Detective Inspector Michelle Griffin of the PSNI’s Major Investigation Team said: “Sadly, the victim of the assault has now passed away in hospital. I am appealing for witnesses to come forward.
“The assault occurred between 3.00am and 3.30am on Sunday, January 29th when the victim was waiting for a lift in the car park beside licensed premises.
“It has been reported that three men approached the victim and his friend before an altercation occurred which spilled out onto the Malone Road, at the junction of Eglantine Avenue.
“We know that this area would have been relatively busy with vehicles at the time, particularly taxi drivers, and would appeal to anyone who may have been in the vicinity to check their dashcam for relevant footage.
“If you have any information which could assist our investigation, please contact detectives on 101, quoting reference number 1297 of 16/02/23.
“A report can also be made online using the non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/make
“If you wish, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/“
