DETECTIVES have launched a murder inquiry after leading loyalist Colin ‘Bap’ Lindsay was stabbed to death last night.

It is believed the 47-year-old UDA man was fatally wounded with a Samurai sword during a fight

Another man, aged 52, is in a critical condition in hospital after the attack in south Belfast.

It happened in Kirkistown Walk in the Belvoir Estate.

The ambulance service said it received a call to attend the Belvoir Estate at 8.20 pm on Wednesday night.

One man, aged 46, has been arrested.

Detective Chief Inspector Richard Campbell has appealed for information.