Police have cautioned the public from speculating on social media after the sudden death of a man in Dunmurry yesterday.
It comes as the PSNI urged anyone who witnessed the incident to come forward, as officers remain at the scene of the incident in the Redwood Court area.
It was revealed yesterday at around 3.20pm that emergency services were tasked to the area and members of the public had been asked to avoid the area.
Police confirmed enquiries are ongoing into the circumstances surrounding the man’s death and a post mortem examination will be carried out in due course.
Emergency services attend sudden death in Redwood area of Dunmurry
In an update on Thursday, PSNI Detective Inspector Bell said: “We are in the very early stages of our investigation to ascertain the circumstances and a post mortem examination will be progressed in due course.
“To assist with our investigation, we would appeal to the public to come forward with any information they may have in relation to this incident.
“Were you in the Redwood Court area yesterday between 12 and 4pm and witnessed any persons in the area which could assist our investigation?
“I am also aware of speculation on social media platforms connected to this incident. I would caution against any speculation and ask that if you have any information that could assist us to get in contact. If you have CCTV, dashcam or other footage that may be useful to officers, please contact us via 101 or online.”
DUP MLA Jonathan Craig said the incident has left the community in “deep shock”.
Emergency services at the scene of an incident in the Redwood Court area of Dunmurry on February 19th 2025 (Photo by Kevin Scott)
“I am genuinely shocked to hear what has happened here today in what is a very settled community,” he said.
“The whole community has been left in deep shock and my thoughts and prayers are with the family of the person involved.”
Sinn Féin councillor Declan Lynch has also expressed his sympathies with the family of the man.
The Lisburn and Castlereagh City councillor said: “I am shocked and saddened to learn that a man has lost his life in Dunmurry on Wednesday.
“I want to express my sympathies and thoughts with the man’s loved ones as they come to terms with this heart-breaking news.
“Police remain at the scene this morning as enquiries continue and I would call on anyone with information to contact the police.”