Northern Ireland

Two bailed after north Belfast murder quiz probe

The scene in Orient Gardens in north Belfast. Picture by Mal McCann
The scene in Orient Gardens in north Belfast. Picture by Mal McCann The scene in Orient Gardens in north Belfast. Picture by Mal McCann

Two men questioned on suspicion of murder following the death of a man in Belfast have been released on bail.

The body of a man was found in Orient Gardens, off the Cliftonville Road, on Wednesday evening.

He is understood to be a foreign national.

Anyone who was in the area between 7pm and 10pm on Wednesday is asked to call police on 101.

Forensics experts wearing white boiler suits investigated the scene today, a cream-painted end-terrace house.

.@GerryKellyMLA tells us more about the incident in Orient Gardens in North Belfast. It’s understood a man was stabbed and died in the street. 2 men have been arrested. @qnewsdesk pic.twitter.com/zLfrg43CGC — David Hunter (@davidhunter7) April 19, 2018

Nichola Mallon, an SDLP MLA for the area, tweeted: "Shock and sadness across north Belfast at the death of a man and launch of a murder investigation by the PSNI".

"Our thoughts are with his family. If anyone saw anything in and around Orient Gardens, no matter how small, please contact the police," she added.

North Belfast Sinn Féin MLA Gerry Kelly said: “I would appeal to anyone with information which may assist the police to bring it forward.”