MP appeals for information after death of Christopher Houston in Ballymena
The MP for North Antrim has appealed for anyone with information about the sudden death of a man after an assault to come forward to police.
Detectives from the PSNI’s Major Investigation Team are carrying out an investigation into the death of a man following an assault in Ballymena in the early hours of Saturday morning.
Police received a report at around 5.05am on Saturday of an unconscious man at the junction of Alexander Street and Broughshane Street in the town.
Officers attended the scene where the Ambulance Service was already providing medical treatment.
Christopher Houston, who was 42, passed away on Tuesday night.
North Antrim TUV MP Jim Allister MP said: “I am saddened to learn of this death following an assault in Ballymena. I urge anyone who saw what happened or who has information or footage that could help to contact the police.”
Detective Chief Inspector Hazel Miller said: “We believe that Christopher, who was also known as ‘Cricki’, had been the victim of an assault and sustained a head injury. He was transferred to hospital, where he remained in a critical condition until his untimely death.
“A 39-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm on Saturday and subsequently released on bail to allow for further police enquiries.”
DCI Miller has appealed to anyone with information to come forward, especially anyone who was in the area of Dunfane Crescent, or Broughshane Street and Alexander Street in early hours of Saturday morning, and who may have witnessed any altercation involving Mr Houston during that time.
She is also appealing for anyone with relevant CCTV, mobile phone or dashcam footage to contact police on 101 or report online at www.psni.police.uk/makeareport quoting reference number 210 of 19/09/26.”
Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org