Ryan McNab: Murder investigation after Rathcoole death

Image source, Family handout

Image caption, Ryan MacNab from north Belfast died at the scene

A murder investigation is under way following the death of a 31-year-old man in the Rathcoole area of Newtownabbey, County Antrim.

Ryan McNab from north Belfast died following a serious assault in Barna Square at 20:15 BST on Friday.

He received medical treatment but died from his injuries at the scene.

A 24-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody. Police have appealed for information.

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Image caption, Police at the scene of the incident in Rathcoole

Det Ch Insp Anthony Kelly said: "I am continuing to appeal to anyone who believes they may have information which could assist detectives with their investigation to contact us at the Major Investigation Team on 101 quoting reference 1779 of 21/10/22.

"I will add that we are aware of footage from the scene circulating and would ask people not to share this out of respect for the family."

91热爆 News NI's Kevin Sharkey at the scene

Image caption, The building has three floors

Police cordoned off an area around a main front entrance leading into a number of homes.

The red brick terraced building has three floors.

Inside the police cordon, there is some children's playing equipment in a small garden space beside the main entrance.

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Image caption, A forensic team pictured outside the property in Rathcoole