13/09/2022
Murder Investigation Into Death Of West Belfast Woman
The PSNI have issued an appeal for information as they launch a murder investigation into the death of Hollie Thomson (28) from the Greenan area of west Belfast.
Detective Inspector Michelle Griffin from the PSNI's Major Investigation Team, said: "Police were called to a property in the Greenan area on Sunday morning, 11th September, following the report of a sudden death of a woman in her 20s.
"A post mortem examination has been carried out and we are now treating Hollie's death as murder.
"We have arrested a 31-year-old male on suspicion of murder and being concerned in the supply of a Class A controlled drug. He is currently being questioned in the Serious Crime suite at Musgrave Police Station in Belfast.
"I am appealing to anyone who believes they may have information which could assist detectives with their investigation to contact us at the Major Investigation Team at Ladas Drive Police Station on 101 quoting reference 626 of 11/09/22."
Alternatively, information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 which is 100% anonymous and gives people the power to speak up and stop crime.
Detective Inspector Michelle Griffin from the PSNI's Major Investigation Team, said: "Police were called to a property in the Greenan area on Sunday morning, 11th September, following the report of a sudden death of a woman in her 20s.
"A post mortem examination has been carried out and we are now treating Hollie's death as murder.
"We have arrested a 31-year-old male on suspicion of murder and being concerned in the supply of a Class A controlled drug. He is currently being questioned in the Serious Crime suite at Musgrave Police Station in Belfast.
"I am appealing to anyone who believes they may have information which could assist detectives with their investigation to contact us at the Major Investigation Team at Ladas Drive Police Station on 101 quoting reference 626 of 11/09/22."
Alternatively, information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 which is 100% anonymous and gives people the power to speak up and stop crime.
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