The victim at the centre of a murder investigation was 'not involved' in the initial disturbance near the Printworks, police have said.
The 60-year-old man was a 'passer-by' when around 10 people got involved in a disturbance outside a bar on Dantzic Street last night.
He died at the scene after being assaulted. A 21-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder at the scene. READ MORE: Huge police response in city centre as armed officers surround factory He remains in custody being quizzed by detectives today (Sunday).
The victim's 'devastated' family are being supported by specialist officers, police said. A cordon was put in place near the Printworks last night.
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