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BELFAST, Northern Ireland – Police in charge of the murder investigation into the death of 21-year old Reece Leeman, are turning to the public for information to advance the case.

Leeman died after a serious assault in Kyle Street in East Belfast two weeks ago, on Friday 15 March.“It is now two weeks on from the murder of 21-year old Reece and his family and friends are still trying to come to terms with their sudden loss,” Detective Inspector Joanne Harris said.“To date, one person has been charged but my investigation continues. Whilst I am not seeking anyone else in relation to Reece’s murder, I am making a further appeal for any information about the circumstances surrounding his death. I know that Reece had gone to an address on Kyle Street with another male sometime before 1:50am on 15 March. Some type of altercation occurred inside the house when Reece was there and he was discovered collapsed on the street on Connsbrook Drive with multiple stab wounds. I want to know any information which may help me to piece together his last movements in his final hours.”“Earlier this week, local policing officers spoke with members of the community and distributed leaflets throughout the area in a bid to jog the memories of anyone who was in the area of Kyle Street or Connsbrook Drive between 12.30am and 2.30am on Friday 15 March. I want to speak to anyone who was in the area at the time – did you see any people or vehicles in Kyle Street? Did you see Reece leave the house at 50 Kyle Street or do you know the occupant? Perhaps you witnessed an assault on Connsbrook Drive?”“I’m also appealing for anyone with information on people or vehicles that were in the area of Connsbrook Avenue, Sandbrook Park and the neighbouring streets during this period. Please consider if you have any CCTV or Dashcam on your premises or vehicle that may be of use to me,” Harris said.“No matter how insignificant you think the information you have is, please contact us. Your information could be key to our investigation.”“If you can help our investigation, please call detectives on the non-emergency number 101 quoting reference 51 15/03/19. Alternatively, information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 which is 100% anonymous and gives people the power to speak up and stop crime,” Detective Inspector Harris said.