Man (41) charged with murder of Paul Mackin jnr in Belfast

A man has been charged with the murder of another man in north Belfast.Paul Mackin jnr (44) died in hospital on Wednesday after reports of an assault at a house in the Duncairn Parade area on Monday.Police then began a murder investigation.On Thursday, police said a 41-year-old man had been charged with murder, grievous bodily harm with intent and false imprisonment.READ MOREHe will appear before Belfast Magistrates’ Court on Friday.A police spokesperson said a report would be submitted to the North’s Public Prosecution Service for a number of other alleged offences.“As is usual procedure, all charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service,” they said. – PA