Police have obtained CCTV footage tracking the movements of a man suspected of stabbing an asylum seeker to death in Dublin, a court in Belfast heard today.
Prosecutors also revealed that a new detective has been appointed to head the investigation into the killing of Quham Babatunde.
The details emerged as Ryan Ndede (24) was remanded in continuing custody, charged with his murder.
Mr Babatunde, who was 34 and from Nigeria, was stabbed four times during a suspected group fight on Anne Street South in Dublin city in the early hours of February 15th this year.
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Footage allegedly shows Mr Ndede, of Boroimhe Birches in Dublin, producing a blade and targeting the victim.
Police Service of Northern Ireland officers arrested him after he subsequently travelled to Belfast and boarded a ferry to Birkenhead in England.
Eight other men have also been charged in the Republic with violent disorder, assault or weapons offences related to the incident.
Belfast Magistrates’ Court heard on Wednesday that there is currently no other suspect being prosecuted for the alleged murder.
Providing an update in the case against Mr Ndede, a Crown lawyer disclosed: “A new detective inspector has been appointed.
“The investigating officer has now received the full CCTV compilation, tracking the attacker’s movements throughout Dublin.”
Forensic tests are also being carried out on a knife and glove recovered as part of the murder inquiry.
Mr Ndede’s barrister, Michael Halleron, argued that more details were required on progress being made in the investigation.
Adjourning the case to next month, District Judge Conor Heaney said it would give the new lead detective time to provide a further “meaningful update”.
