Man remanded in custody over north Belfast murder
Police say the victim died from his injuries after an attack in the New Lodge area of Belfast.
Paul Mackin Jr died from his injuries two days after the attack
A 41-year-old man has appeared in court charged with the murder of north Belfast man Paul Mackin Junior.
Thomas Mccauley from Fianna House, Queens Parade in Belfast is accused of the murder of the 44-year-old.
Mackin was seriously injured in an attack inside Eithne House in Duncairn Parade on Monday. He died in hospital on Wednesday.
A police officer told Belfast Magistrates' Court she could connect Mccauley to the charges. There was no application for bail. He was remanded into custody.
Family and friends of Mr Mackin sat in the public gallery as the hearing took place on Friday.
The attack occured on Monday at Eithne House on Duncairn Parade
Two other men, aged 40 and 32, who were arrested earlier in the week on suspicion of attempted murder have both been released unconditionally.
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