Investigators are treating the death of Nicholas (Nicky) Gordon, 51, in east Belfast as a murder following an assault during a break-in. BBC News reports that Gordon is attacked after a number of intruders enter an apartment in the area in the early hours of 12 May. RTE News says the court hears that intruders beat Gordon in his flat in east Belfast using a brush shaft. BBC also reports that police arrest two men over the incident and that both are later charged with murder.
According to the available reports, Gordon is attacked at an apartment building and is taken to hospital after the incident. The investigation includes confirmation of his death and the launch of a murder probe. The case proceeds through the court system with charges brought against two men. Authorities say intruders entered the property, attacked Gordon, and then left the scene. The reports do not include details on motives or the outcomes of court hearings.
