Murder victim Paul Mackin was viciously beaten over a period of hours by his killer, it has emerged. Local councillor Paul McCusker said the murder had “sent a lot of shockwaves right across the community”. Mr McCusker said that the victim was initially assaulted in the early part of the morning and the attack continued throughout the day. It is believed police were called after a second assault involving a woman, which took place outside the flat occupied by Mr Mackin. “I think that’s a serious issue in terms of the response by police,” Mr McCusker said.