Woman arrested in Belfast on suspicion of murder after man’s death

Victim, reported to have been stabbed, died on Friday night

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The PSNI has appealed for anyone who witnessed the incident to come forward.

A 33-year-old woman has been arrested following the murder of a man in west Belfast.

The 54-year-old, who was named by police on Saturday afternoon as Tony Browne, died in hospital following the incident in Poleglass on Friday night.

The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) said they received a report that a man had been stabbed.

Detective Chief Inspector Neil McGuinness said on Saturday: “Police received a report shortly before 10.05pm last night that a man had been stabbed at an address in the Woodside Park area.

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“The man was taken to hospital but sadly died from his injuries a short time later.

“The 33-year-old woman was arrested for murder and possession of a Class B controlled drug. She remains in police custody at this time.”

The PSNI has issued an appeal for anyone with information regarding the incident to come forward.

Sinn Féin MLA Danny Baker called on the community to work with the police investigation.

“I urge anyone with information which might assist the investigation to bring it forward to the police,” he said.

“The local community are devastated by the events of last night and my thoughts are with those impacted by this tragedy.” - PA