Man found dead in Belfast’s gay district days before pride weekend

Police are currently investigating

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A man’s body has been discovered in Belfast’s gay district just days before Pride Weekend.

The body of a man in his 50’s was discovered just before 5pm on Thursday afternoon, in the Pipeworks Men’s Health and Leisure Club.

Police are currently investigating the death with the assistance of forensic officers.

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The Leisure Club is part of Belfast’s “queer quarter” which is home to popular gay clubs the Kremlin and Boombox, and many gay bars such as the Maverick and will be expecting an influx of revellers over the weekend for Belfast’s pride weekend.

More to follow.