PSNI revisit beating death scene

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Police have revisited the scene of the killing of Frank McGreevy, who was beaten to death in west Belfast.

Mr McGreevy, a former IRA prisoner, had been on a life-support machine after being beaten last Saturday at his Ross Street home. He died on Tuesday.

Police returned to the scene on Saturday evening to appeal for information about the attack.

Thomas Valliday, 20, has been charged with Mr McGreevy's murder as well as six other offences.

Acting Detective Superintendent Jeff Smyth, said: "Although a suspect has been charged, the police investigation into the circumstances surrounding Mr McGreevy's murder is continuing.

"We have had an extremely good response from the community so far and I would like to thank people who have given us information."

He added: "But I also believe there are other people in the community who have not told us what they know about what happened in Ross Street last Saturday and the terrible death which Mr McGreevy suffered.

"I would ask those people to take an extra step and talk to us. If they do so, we will do our very best to ensure any information is acted on appropriately and in accordance with the law."

Funeral

Mr McGreevy was buried at Belfast's City Cemetery on Saturday following a service in St Peter's Cathedral.

Mr McGreevy was found injured by his 15-year-old son, Francis. He also has another son, Tiernan, who is nine years old.

Gerry Adams spoke at Mr McGreevy's funeral Speaking at the funeral, Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams said Mr McGreevy was well known and well respected in the area.

"He loved his clan. He loved music. He loved Celtic," he said.

"He was extremely proud of his two sons. Those who murdered him have no concept of any of this.

"His terrible death has created a storm."

Mr McGreevy's coffin was draped with an Ireland tricolour, and had a beret and gloves on top.