Malone Road: Man dies in hospital weeks after Belfast assault
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The assault happened outside a licensed premises in south Belfast
A murder investigation has been launched after a 40-year-old man, who was seriously assaulted in Belfast in January, died in hospital.
Three men were arrested in connection with the assault and remain on bail.
It took place between 03:00 and 03:30 GMT on Sunday 29 January when the victim was waiting for a lift in the car park beside licensed premises.
It occurred near the Malone Road, at the junction with Eglantine Avenue, police said.
Det Insp Michelle Griffin said: "It has been reported that three men approached the victim and his friend before an altercation occurred which spilled out on to the Malone Road, at the junction of Eglantine Avenue.
"We know this area would have been relatively busy with vehicles at the time, particularly taxi drivers, and would appeal to anyone who may have been in the vicinity to check their dashcam for relevant footage."
A post-mortem examination will be carried out.