Stabbed teenager dies in Belfast

A teenager who was stabbed in west Belfast two weeks ago has died

A teenager who was stabbed in west Belfast two weeks ago has died. Damien Duffy (18) was wounded in the abdomen and suffered serious head injuries when he and a group of friends were ambushed by between 15 and 20 people, the RUC said.

The attack took place early on May 20th. A 20-year-old man has been charged in connection with the incident.

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