Police are investigating after a sudden death in Belfast city centre.
On Friday, July 15, police confirmed reports of a "sudden death" in the North Street area of Belfast city centre on July 14.
It has been reported the person who died was a young woman who was homeless. This marks the 13th person who has died on the streets of Belfast in a matter of months, with heightened calls for government to provide much needed support to deal with this crisis.
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Those who work with the homeless community have said Northern Ireland's politicians need to get back into government immediately, and respond urgently to these tragedies.
Ministers remain in post in a caretaker role only while the DUP refuses to nominate a new Executive until the UK takes action over their concerns around the Northern Ireland Protocol.
SDLP councillor Paul McCusker tweeted: "Sadly another death on the streets of Belfast. Young female, early 20’s!
"Another family left devastated. This brings a total of 13 people in recent months who have died on our streets. How many more have to die before our government provide the support that is desperately needed?"
In a statement, a spokesperson for the PSNI said: "Police received a report of a sudden death at the North Street area of Belfast on Thursday 14th July. Enquiries are ongoing and there are no further details at this stage."
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