Two men have been arrested on suspicion of murder, following the death of 51-year-old Nicholas (Nicky) Gordon in east Belfast.

Mr. Gordon was assaulted in the Holywood Road area of Belfast on Tuesday, 12th May and sadly passed away in hospital as a result of his injuries on Saturday, 16th May.

The men, aged 25 and 31, were arrested in Scotland this afternoon by officers from Police Scotland.

Arrangements will be made for their return to Northern Ireland where they will be questioned by detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland. Enquiries are ongoing.