Funeral due to be held for police officer who died during Belfast Marathon

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A man who collapsed and died during the Belfast City Marathon on Monday will be laid to rest today.

Police officer, Stephen Heaney collapsed around the 6-mile mark of the route, at Sydenham on Monday.

Fellow runners tried to help the 50-year-old before paramedics arrived on the scene.

He was transported to hospital, but died a time later.

A funeral service will be held in Christ Church Limavady at 2pm this afternoon, followed by interment in the adjoining churchyard.

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