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Man charged with north Belfast murder

Daniel Loganand
Claire Graham,BBC News NI
PSNI Paul Mackin Jr, a man with short brown hair and a short goatee beard, wearing a black jacket and white t-shirt.PSNI
Paul Mackin Jr died from his injuries two days after the attack

A man has been charged with murder following the death of a man two days after a serious assault in north Belfast.

Paul Mackin Jr, aged 44, was injured in the attack inside Eithne House in Duncairn Parade on Monday.

He died in hospital on Wednesday evening, police said.

The 41-year-old man charged with his murder has also been charged with causing grievous bodily harm with intent, and false imprisonment.

He is due to appear before Belfast Magistrates' Court on Friday.

A large building. Parked in front of the building is an ambulance, as well as a police Land Rover.
The attack occured on Monday at Eithne House on Duncairn Parade

Two other men, aged 40 and 32, who were arrested earlier in the week on suspicion of attempted murder have both been released unconditionally.

Police have asked the public to avoid speculation on the circumstances around this attack, which they say is upsetting for the family and friends and could have a detrimental impact on the investigation.