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Belfast assault victim named as man remains in custody

Gareth Rynne, 39, passed away in hospital after being assaulted
Gareth Rynne, 39, passed away in hospital after being assaulted

Detectives investigating the alleged murder of a man in Belfast last Sunday have named the victim as 39-year-old Gareth Rynne.

Detective Inspector Foreman said: "Enquiries are ongoing and at this stage we believe the victim had been assaulted in the Callender Street area of the city in the early hours of Sunday, 14 August, before sadly passing away in hospital.

"A 27-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in custody at this time.

"I want to reiterate our appeal for information, we are asking anyone with information, or who may have captured dash cam footage, to get in touch with detectives."