A murder investigation has been launched following the death of a Co Antrim man who was the victim of a brutal assault a week ago.
The PSNI confirmed on Sunday that 33-year-old Steven Peck from Ballymoney had died as a result of his injuries.
Detectives have now launched a murder inquiry.
Mr Peck was the victim of an assault in Ballymoney on Sunday, January 3.
He was found lying injured on a path close to the Joey Dunlop Leisure Centre.
Three men aged 54, 28 and 24 were previously charged with attempted murder.
They appeared via video-link at Coleraine Magistrates Court on January 7.
The 24-year-old was also charged with two additional charges of making threats to kill.
PSNI launch murder investigation after death of Ballymoney man
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