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Homeless man murdered in stabbing | Homeless man murdered in stabbing |
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A homeless man has been murdered in north Belfast. | A homeless man has been murdered in north Belfast. |
The man, named locally as George Morrison, 29, was found lying in Brookhill Avenue, off the Cliftonville Road, at about 0230 BST on Monday. | |
He had suffered a number of stab wounds. It is thought the killing is linked to a domestic dispute. | |
A 46-year-old man has been arrested. The victim's aunt, Ann Morrison, said she could not understand why it happened. | |
"He used to call to my house the odd night," she said. | |
"He was just quiet. He was harmless, he just took a wee drink. | |
"People over there tried to help him, but he was bleeding to death." | "People over there tried to help him, but he was bleeding to death." |
North Belfast MP Nigel Dodds said the killing was "shocking". | North Belfast MP Nigel Dodds said the killing was "shocking". |
"This incident must intensify opposition to the carrying and use of knives which too often has tragic consequences," he said. | "This incident must intensify opposition to the carrying and use of knives which too often has tragic consequences," he said. |
Police have urged anyone who saw a row in the area to contact them. |