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Man murdered and another critically injured in Belfast attack | |
(about 9 hours later) | |
A 47-year-old man has been killed and a 52-year-old man is in a critical condition in hospital after an attack in a housing estate in south Belfast. | |
The attack happened in Kirkistown Walk in the Belvoir Estate on Wednesday. | |
It is understood the dead man was well-known member of the Ulster Defence Association (UDA) in the area. It is believed a sword was used in the attack | |
A 46-year-old man, who was arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder, remains in custody. | |
A Northern Ireland Ambulance Service (NIAS) spokesman said they were called to the estate at 20:20 BST. |