An uncle of a man stabbed to death in north Belfast earlier this week was today charged with murder.
Samuel Morrison, 42, from Duncairn Gardens, in north Belfast appeared at Laganside Magistrates' Court.
He was charged with murdering George Morrison last Monday.
George Morrison's body was found at Allworthy Avenue off the Cliftonville Road
A detective inspector told the court that he could connect the accused with the charge.
The inspector agreed with defence solicitor Brian Archer that while his client had accepted responsibility for the tragic death of Mr Morrison he had made the case that it was in self-defence.
Samuel Morrisonwas remanded in custody.
