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Battered body found on Belfast hockey pitch

POLICE yesterday launched a murder inquiry after a man’s battered body was discovered in south Belfast.

Battered body found on Belfast hockey pitch

Mon, 09 Sep, 2002 - 01:00

Gary Kelly

The body was found on playing fields in the Malone area of the city.

The detective leading the investigation, Acting Superintendent Roy Suitters, said the man had suffered severe head injuries.

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Courts Place: Belfast Place: South Belfast Place: MALONE Place: Barnett’s Park Place: Malone House Place: west Belfast Place: Falls Road Person: Acting Superintendent Person: Roy Suitters Organisation: police Organisation: Queen’s University Organisation: BMW

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