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Man detained over Belfast murder

Belfast - Richard Hicking found dead yesterday afternoon
Belfast - Richard Hicking found dead yesterday afternoon

A man in his 30 has been arrested in connection with the murder of a man in Belfast.

The victim of the fatal stabbing in the Clarawood area in the east of the city has been named as 31-year-old Richard Hicking.

His body was discovered in a flat at around 12.30pm yesterday. A post-mortem examination is to be carried out later.

The PSNI has appealed for anyone with information to come forward.

The man is being held at Musgrave Street police station.

Officers from the Serious Crime Branch said he is helping with their inquiries.