A 62-year-old man and his dog have died following a tragic house fire in Carryduff.
David Marshall has passed away following the blaze which took place shortly after 10am on Tuesday, April 12, at his home on the Manse Road.
He has been described by his family as a "popular local character" with a love for dogs, particularly his poodles Rum and Coke. One of the dogs had passed away a number of years ago.