The family of Tiernan Rooney, a West Belfast father who died three days after a brutal stabbing outside his home, are calling for a swift and thorough police investigation into his death. They are questioning the lack of urgency from authorities despite having video evidence of the attack and enduring ongoing intimidation from the perpetrators.
The family of a West Belfast father who tragically passed away three days after being stabbed in the head outside his home are demanding a thorough police investigation into his death. Tiernan Rooney died at his home on New Year's Day, 2025, following an attack on December 29th at around 12:45pm. He was stabbed five or six times in the head by two men who approached his Conway Place home.
Tiernan was taken to the hospital where he received stitches and staples, but he chose to return home to his family. In the days following the attack, he complained of severe headaches as a result of his injuries. Heartbreakingly, three days later, he passed away in his sleep. Tiernan's heartbroken family, particularly his cousin Lynsey Rooney who considered him like a son, are questioning why the police have not issued an appeal regarding the attack despite being provided with video footage from a doorbell camera. They are deeply distressed by the lack of urgency in the investigation and feel that the perpetrators are walking freely while they continue to be intimidated. Lynsey Rooney shared their anguish, stating that the attackers have been driving by their home, beeping their horns during Tiernan's wake. She expressed the family's confusion over the police's inaction, especially considering the severity of the attack and its tragic outcome. They are left with the agonizing wait for answers and justice, hoping the police will take decisive action against those responsible for Tiernan's death. A PSNI spokesperson confirmed they are investigating the assault on Tiernan, urging anyone with information, CCTV footage, or dashcam recordings to come forward. They are committed to identifying the individuals involved and establishing a motive for the attack
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