Police cordons around the murder scene were lifted by Thursday morning
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.
The incident on Wednesday happened near the Springfield Road in west Belfast
Sinn Féin MP Paul Maskey said he was “deeply saddened” by the news of the death and appealed for those with information to come forward.
“I would like to express my condolences with the man’s family and friends as they come to terms with this terrible loss,” he added.
“I would appeal to anyone with information on this death to immediately bring it forward to the police to assist with their inquiries.”
