Northern Ireland

John George: Suspect placed under official investigation in connection with Belfast man’s death

The man appeared before a court in Alicante, then was bailed as homicide investigation continues

PACEMAKER BELFAST 10/01/2025: John George's family with father Billy George in the centre pictured after arriving home from Spain at Belfast International Airport. The father of a Belfast man found dead in Spain has vowed he will never set foot in the country again, as he arrived back in Northern Ireland after spending four weeks looking for his son. The body of John George, also known as John Hardy, was found on Tuesday in Rojales, around 40 minutes south of Alicante. Picture By: Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press
John George's family with father Billy George in the centre arrive home from Spain. Picture By: Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press
By John Breslin