News · 17 May 2026

Man dies after Belfast apartment break-in attack

A resident has died after attackers broke into his home during an early morning burglary. Nicholas Gordon, 51, was assaulted when several intruders entered his Holywood Road apartment at around 4:45am on Tuesday. Two people were arrested but later released on bail.

By BriefTea Editorial · 17 May 2026 at 13:46

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