Murder probe as man dies after Portaferry assault
Detectives have launched a murder investigation after a man died more than a week after being assaulted in Co Down.
The 32-year-old was attacked in Portaferry shortly before 1am on Sunday October 14.
A 19-year-old man initially charged with grievous bodily harm has been arrested on suspicion of murder.
He was taken to Musgrave Serious Crime Suite in Belfast for questioning.
Another man, aged 28, was also charged with grievous bodily harm following the assault.
Condolences to the family and friends of the young man who sadly has died from his injuries following an incident in Portaferry on Sunday 14th October. If anyone has any information about the incident please call the PSNI on 101
— Kellie Armstrong (@Kelmba) October 24, 2018
Alliance Party Assembly member Kellie Armstrong expressed her sympathies.
“Condolences to the family and friends of the young man who sadly has died from his injuries following an incident in Portaferry on Sunday 14th October,” she tweeted.
Ms Armstrong urged anyone with information to contact the police.
