Police appeal for help in solving the death of Sean Corrigtan have arrested a man

DETECTIVES investigating the death of a man in west Belfast last year have arrested a 26-year-old man for questioning.

Sean Corrigan, 31, died in hospital after he was found at a flat in St Mary’s Gardens in September 2014.

Post mortem results indicated he may have died in suspicious circumstances.

Detective Chief Inspector Justyn Galloway of the PSNI’s Major Investigation Team said the 26-year-old was arrested in west Belfast this morning, Wednesday, October 14.

He is currently in custody at Musgrave PSNI Station.

Last month, on the first anniversary of his death, police renewed their appeal for information about Mr Corrigan’s death.

Speaking then, DCI Galloway said: “We are carrying out a full investigation into Sean’s death.

“We now believe Sean was assaulted in the hours prior to his death and I am particularly keen to speak to anyone who may have more information in relation to this.

“We have examined CCTV footage and spoken to a number of witnesses.

“We will also be carrying out house to house enquiries in the area over the coming days.

“It is vital that we speak to anyone who may have more information in relation to Sean’s movements that night and what happened in the apartment.

“I would urge the local community to help us ascertain what happened to Sean by coming forward with information.

“If you were in the area between 1am and lunchtime, if you saw any suspicious activity or if you have any other information about Sean’s death which might assist us with our enquiries, then please get in touch.”

Anyone with information can contact the Major Investigation Team on 028 9025 9952 or call 101 and ask for extension 28224 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.