Two men arrested in Scotland on suspicion of Belfast murder

Two men have been arrested in Scotland on suspicion of the murder of a 51-year-old in Belfast.

Nicholas Gordon was assaulted in the Holywood Road area of Belfast on Tuesday, May 12th, and died in hospital as a result of his injuries on Saturday.

The men, aged 25 and 31, were arrested in Scotland on Monday by officers from Police Scotland.

Two men have been arrested in Scotland on suspicion of murder, following the death of 51-year-old Nicholas (Nicky) Gordon in east Belfast.

The men, aged 25 and 31, were arrested in Scotland this afternoon by officers from Police Scotland. Full details: https://t.co/JhU1sYGDl2 pic.twitter.com/PThide3pfB

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A PSNI spokesperson said: “Arrangements will be made for their return to Northern Ireland where they will be questioned by detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland.

“Inquiries are ongoing.”

A 24-year-old man and a 49-year-old woman had previously been arrested on suspicion of aggravated burglary with intent to commit grievous bodily harm.

Both have since been released on bail pending further inquiries.

The PSNI has launched a reporting portal online.

Photos and footage, including CCTV, mobile phone or dashcam footage, can be shared with police through the Major Incident Public Portal at: https://mipp.police.uk/operation/PSNI26W08-PO1.