20/06/2018

Two People Arrested Over Basil McAfee Murder

Two people have been arrested in connection with the murder of a man in north Belfast.

Basil McAfee's body was found at his home in the Henderson Avenue area on Friday, 20 December, 2013.

He was attacked with an axe and a knife.

Six people have previously been arrested in connection with the murder.

Police are appealing to anyone with information to contact them.

(CD/LM)


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