19/11/2013

1992 W Belfast Stabbing - Investigation Reopened

The PSNI has reopened an investigation into an incident in which a man in west Belfast was stabbed over 20 years ago.

25-year-old Patrick Sullivan was killed when he was stabbed on Matchett Street on 23 February 1992.

A west Belfast man was later convicted of his manslaughter.

Detectives from the PSNI Serious Crime Branch have reopened the investigation following the receipt of new information.

(IT/CD)

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