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Murder probe after stabbing death | Murder probe after stabbing death |
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A murder investigation is under way after a man was stabbed in south Belfast. | A murder investigation is under way after a man was stabbed in south Belfast. |
William McMillan, 58, died in hospital after being stabbed in the back and chest at Grays Park Drive in the Belvoir area. | |
He was taken to Belfast's Royal Victoria Hospital where he was treated for multiple stab wounds. | He was taken to Belfast's Royal Victoria Hospital where he was treated for multiple stab wounds. |
A man in his early 40s was arrested. A police spokeswoman said they believed the incident was "domestic-related". | |
South Belfast MP Alisdair McDonnell said the incident had shocked people. | |
The incident was reported to police at about 1500 BST on Friday. | The incident was reported to police at about 1500 BST on Friday. |
The mayor of Castlereagh, Jimmy Spratt, said: "I have been in contact with some locals and everybody is distressed in the local community at this incident happening," he said. | The mayor of Castlereagh, Jimmy Spratt, said: "I have been in contact with some locals and everybody is distressed in the local community at this incident happening," he said. |
"This is a very residential and quiet area and this is a tragic incident, and my thoughts are prayers go out to the wider family circle of the person who has lost their life." | "This is a very residential and quiet area and this is a tragic incident, and my thoughts are prayers go out to the wider family circle of the person who has lost their life." |
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