Detectives have launched a murder inquiry after the death of a woman in South Belfast, police say.
The 39-year-old, who has been named as Emma Jane McParland, was found at a flat in the Haywood Avenue area on April 22.
Police said a 21 year old male who was arrested as part of the investigation, has now been charged with her murder and is due to appear in Belfast Magistrate Court shortly.
The Senior Investigating Officer, Detective Chief Inspector Darren McCartney said: “We can now name the victim as Emma Jane McParland who died from injuries following stabbing in the early hours of Wednesday morning. My thoughts go out to the victim’s family and friends at this tragic time.
“I am keen to speak to anyone who was in the area of Haywood Avenue at around 1.30am and saw or heard anything suspicious to contact Detectives from the Major Investigation Team at Ladas Drive Police Station on 101 quoting reference 106 22/04/20.
"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.”
