Northern Ireland

Christopher Meli's family and friends mark first anniversary of his death

The family of murdered teenager Christopher Meli comfort each other at a vigil in his memory 
The family of murdered teenager Christopher Meli comfort each other at a vigil in his memory  The family of murdered teenager Christopher Meli comfort each other at a vigil in his memory 

FAMILY and friends of murdered west Belfast man Christopher Meli have marked the first anniversary of his death.

The father-of-one was discovered on a pathway in the Glasvey Close area of Twinbrook in the early hours of December 12, 2015.

Dozens of people drove cars in procession in west Belfast on Monday night in memory of the 20-year-old. 

Christopher Meli who died on December 12, 2015
Christopher Meli who died on December 12, 2015 Christopher Meli who died on December 12, 2015

There were also emotional scenes as balloons were released by close family members including his parents Vanessa Burke and Christopher Meli snr.

Three teenagers have appeared in court in connection with his murder.