Northern Ireland

Police name victim Kevin Davidson as they launch murder probe in Belfast

Police have named the man (34) who was discovered dead on Saturday as Kevin Davidson

Kevin Davidson (34) had been reported missing earlier this month before his body was discovered at a property in south Belfast on Saturday.
Kevin Davidson (34) had been reported missing earlier this month before his body was discovered at a property in south Belfast on Saturday.

POLICE have launched a murder investigation following the death of a man in south Belfast over the weekend, naming him as 34-year-old Kevin Davidson.

Detective Inspector Jennifer Rea said: “We can now confirm that the body of a man located at a property in south Belfast on the evening of Saturday, July 20, was 34-year-old Kevin Davidson.

“Kevin was reported missing earlier this month and tragically officers located his body at an address in the Donegall Avenue area at the weekend.

“Our thoughts are first and foremost with Mr Davidson’s family and loved ones at this most distressing time.”



A man (32) and a woman (35) arrested in connection with the investigation remain in custody.

Det Insp Rea added: “I am appealing to anyone with information that could assist with enquiries to contact detectives on 101, quoting reference 1084 of July 15.”