A person arrested in reference to a deadly assault on an adolescent in Belfast has been launched on bail pending additional police inquiries.
Fionntan McGarvey, 18, was assaulted exterior licensed premises within the Finaghy Highway North space of Belfast within the early hours of December 27 final 12 months.
He died in hospital on Thursday and police launched a homicide investigation.
The 21-year-old man detained for questioning was launched on Thursday night, having been arrested earlier within the day.
In an announcement, {the teenager}’s household stated: “We’re devastated to lose our lovely son Fionntan however take consolation that his want to donate his organs will present different households with hope at our time of deep loss.
“The household is grateful for the numerous messages of sympathy and assist we’ve got obtained. We’d ask for privateness at this most tough time.”
Detective Chief Inspector Raymond Phelan has urged anybody with data which may assist police to come back ahead.
“I do know there was numerous individuals within the space on the time and I’m interesting to anybody who could have witnessed the assault, or has any data, to come back ahead,” he stated.
Kaynak: briturkish.com