Man charged with murder of Martin Gavin

Mr Gavin, 47, was stabbed in a house in north Belfast on January 7 and died four weeks later.

Tuesday 08 March 2022 18:37 GMT

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A 20-year-old man is set to appear in court in Belfast charged with the murder of Martin Gavin.

The 47-year-old was stabbed in a house in north Belfast on January 7 and died four weeks later.

Detectives investigating charged the 20-year-old man with murder on Tuesday.

He is to appear before Belfast Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday.

An 18-year-old man and a 45-year-old woman who were also arrested on Monday have been released.

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Man charged with murder of Martin Gavin

Mr Gavin, 47, was stabbed in a house in north Belfast on January 7 and died four weeks later.

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