By Bairbre Holmes (Press Association)
Two men have been charged in connection with the death of Nicholas Gordon in east Belfast.
The 51-year-old, who was also known as Nicky, died in hospital on Saturday four days after an assault in an apartment complex on the Holywood Road.
The men, aged 25 and 31, were arrested in Scotland on Monday on suspicion of murder and were transferred to Northern Ireland.
On Thursday, they were charged with a number of offences including murder, possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence and threats to kill.
Both are due to appear at Belfast Magistrates’ Court on Friday.
A police spokesperson said: “As is normal procedure, all charges are reviewed by the PPS.”
A 24-year-old man and a 49-year-old woman previously arrested on suspicion of aggravated burglary with intent to commit grievous bodily harm in the case were released unconditionally.
Nicholas Gordon, 51, known as Nicky, was taken to hospital, but later died from his injuries
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