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22/09/2010
Heroin Request 'Alleged To Have Killed'
The sudden death of a man in Belfast city centre at the weekend has resulted in a 39-year-old man being charged with his manslaughter.
The victim, David McBratney, 46, was found lying at Bains Place, in an area close to Blackstaff Square, south Belfast on Friday night and died a short time later at the scene. Jeffrey Stanley, 39, was arrested at the weekend and has appeared before Belfast magistrates. He was allegedly asked to administer a Class A drug - believed to be heroin - by the deceased.
Today he has been in the dock facing charges of both the manslaughter of David McBratney and possession of heroin along with possession with intent to supply.
Belfast Magistrates' Court was told that Mr Stanley and the victim were good friends and Mr Stanley was remanded in custody to appear again next week.
(BMcC/GK)
The victim, David McBratney, 46, was found lying at Bains Place, in an area close to Blackstaff Square, south Belfast on Friday night and died a short time later at the scene. Jeffrey Stanley, 39, was arrested at the weekend and has appeared before Belfast magistrates. He was allegedly asked to administer a Class A drug - believed to be heroin - by the deceased.
Today he has been in the dock facing charges of both the manslaughter of David McBratney and possession of heroin along with possession with intent to supply.
Belfast Magistrates' Court was told that Mr Stanley and the victim were good friends and Mr Stanley was remanded in custody to appear again next week.
(BMcC/GK)
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