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Police have begun a murder inquiry after a man was found dead in a house in Belfast. | Police have begun a murder inquiry after a man was found dead in a house in Belfast. |
The body of the 30-year-old was discovered in a property at Fallswater Street, in the west of the city, at about 0230 GMT on Thursday. | |
It is thought the man, who was from the Travelling community, was attacked by a gang of men with machetes and hatchets. | |
A relative of the victim claimed he was killed in front of his pregnant wife and children. His wife was injured. | |
The door of their home was kicked in by the gang. | |
The man's vehicle was smashed up by the gang as they left. His relative said other members of his family had been previously attacked. | |
Police officers have cordoned off the scene and are seeking information. | |
Detectives are appealing for anyone who observed what is believed to have been a large, dark car leaving the area at the time to contact them. |
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