Investigation launched after man dies following assault

BBC UK Wednesday 23 September 2026, 13:16 UTC 1 min read

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Christopher Houston, also known as Cricki, was found unconscious in Ballymena on Saturday and died in hospital on Tuesday.

Christopher Houston (PERSON) Cricki (PERSON) Ballymena (LOCATION)

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