Man charged with murdering Paul Mackin Junior in New Lodge towerblock attack
A man has tonight been charged with murder.
It follows the death in hospital yesterday of 44-year-old north Belfast man Paul Mackin Junior following an attack in the Duncairn Parade area of north Belfast on Monday.
The 41-year-old has been charged with murder, grievous bodily harm with intent, and false imprisonment.
A report will also be submitted to the PPS for a number of other offences, say police.
The accused is due to appear before Belfast Magistrates’ Court tomorrow.
Councillor for the area Paul McCusker had previously told the News Letter that the attack happened in the Eithne House towerblock, part of the New Lodge district of the city.
Two other men had been arrested in relation to the attack, but were released.