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18-year-old charged with Belfast murder

Hazem Ahmend Ghreir was killed on Sunday in central Belfast
Hazem Ahmend Ghreir was killed on Sunday in central Belfast

An 18-year-old man has been charged with the murder of a man stabbed to death in Belfast city centre on Sunday.

Callin Wilson, of no fixed abode, was accused of murdering Hazem Ahmend Ghreir, who was in his 30s.

Mr Ghreir was originally from Syria.

Mr Wilson was also charged with stealing Mr Ghreir's mobile phone.

A solicitor for the accused said his client wished to offer his sincere sympathy to the Ghreir family.

The solicitor also expressed concern for his client's well being while being held at a youth detention centre.