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East Belfast: Two Men Arrested in Scotland Following Nicholas Gordon Death
Nicholas Gordon, 51, died after a serious assault, and detectives say two suspects arrested on suspicion of aggravated burglary were released on bail.
- Nicholas Gordon, 51, died in hospital on Saturday following a serious assault at an apartment building on Holywood Road in East Belfast on Tuesday, May 12, prompting a Police Service of Northern Ireland murder investigation.
- A 24-year-old man and a 49-year-old woman were previously arrested on suspicion of aggravated burglary with intent to commit grievous bodily harm but were later released on bail pending further enquiries.
- Police Scotland officers arrested two men, aged 25 and 31, in Scotland on Monday on suspicion of murder, with the PSNI arranging their return to Northern Ireland for questioning.
- Detective Chief Inspector Duffie released a reporting portal on Sunday for the public to share CCTV or dashcam footage, urging witnesses of suspicious activity on Holywood Road between 4 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. on May 12 to contact police.
- Residents will continue to see a police presence as the investigation develops; anyone with information can contact police on 101 quoting reference 224 12/05/26, or report anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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