A man has been charged in connection with the death of Paul Mackin Junior, 44, following an incident at a house in the Duncairn Parade area of North Belfast earlier this week.
Police launched a murder investigation after Mr Mackin Junior died in hospital on Wednesday having been assaulted on Monday. On Thursday the PSNI confirmed a 41-year-old man had been charged with murder, grievous bodily harm with intent and false imprisonment.
Court appearance and next steps
The suspect is due to appear before Belfast Magistrates’ Court on Friday. The police said enquiries remain ongoing and that other alleged offences are being considered as part of the investigation.
"As is usual procedure, all charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service,"
The force has indicated a report will be submitted to the Public Prosecution Service (PPS) in relation to a number of other alleged offences arising from the inquiry.
Local impact and community concerns
Incidents of serious violence in residential areas cause particular alarm among local residents. Duncairn Parade is a busy part of North Belfast and the arrival of a murder inquiry will heighten community concern. Officers from North Belfast PSNI have been conducting enquiries at the scene and are likely to remain visible while they pursue lines of investigation.
- Victim: Paul Mackin Junior, aged 44, died in hospital after the assault.
- Accused: 41-year-old man charged with murder, GBH with intent, and false imprisonment.
- Location: House on Duncairn Parade, North Belfast; incident occurred on Monday.
- Court: Appearance at Belfast Magistrates’ Court scheduled for Friday.
What to expect
Those charged with serious offences are routinely brought before magistrates initially; the PPS then decides whether to proceed to trial in the Crown Court. Police inquiries typically include forensic examination, witness interviews and review of any available camera footage. Members of the public with information relevant to the incident are asked to contact North Belfast PSNI.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Victim age | 44 |
| Accused age | 41 |
| Alleged offences | murder; grievous bodily harm with intent; false imprisonment |
| Court | Belfast Magistrates’ Court (Friday) |
Further updates will follow as the case progresses through the courts and as the PSNI completes its enquiries. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact police to assist the investigation.
