Murder investigation after west Belfast assault

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Image caption, The incident on Wednesday happened near the Springfield Road in west Belfast

Police have started a murder investigation after a man who was found with serious injuries in west Belfast died in hospital.

The incident happened in Cupar Street, off the Springfield Road, just after 20:00 GMT on Wednesday.

Officers had said they were at the scene of a serious assault in the area.

A 35-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in custody, they added.

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