Man arrested on suspicion of murder after death of man in west Belfast

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after the death of a man in west Belfast on Wednesday night, police said.

Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland launched a murder investigation after the man was found seriously injured in the Cupar Street area just after 8pm.

The man died in hospital a short time later.

A 35-year-old man has been arrested and remains in police custody.

Officers remained on scene with cordons in place and are appealing to anyone who was in the area at the time to contact police.

Sinn Féin MP Paul Maskey expressed his condolences to the family and friends of the victim.

The West Belfast MP said: “I am deeply saddened to learn that a man died last night in the Cupar Street area. I would like to express my condolences with the man’s family and friends as they come to terms with this terrible loss.

“I would appeal to anyone with information on this death to immediately bring it forward to the police to assist with their inquiries.”

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