Detectives seek two men over 'sudden death' in Belfast

By David Hunter

Police investigating the sudden death of a man in Belfast City Centre say they want to identify two men seen with him earlier that night. 

Brendan McKernan was at a restraunt on Donegall Place in February before taking ill - although he died in hospital five days later. 

The 31 year old's death is not thought to have been suspicious, but he was without his mobile phone at the time.

Detective Inspector McCambridge said: "We know Brendan was in the company of two men at a fast food restaurant on Donegall Place at around 6.15pm on 18 February, a short time before he collapsed.

"Brendan’s death is not being treated as suspicious, however, we are still seeking to identify these males as we work to establish the exact circumstances leading up to his death.

Brendan was known to have been in possession of a Nokia touchscreen phone before his death, but the phone was not found with him after he collapsed.

"We are keen to find this phone as it may contain information which could assist us with our enquiries.

"Brendan’s family would also appreciate the return of the phone as it contains photographs of great sentimental value to them."