15/02/2013

Pair Released Over Stephen Davidson Murder

A 49-year-old man and a 61-year-old woman who were arrested by detectives investigating the murder of Stephen Davidson in Bangor have been released.

A 30-year-old woman was charged in connection with the killing on Thursday.

She faces charges of conspiring to pervert the course of justice and assisting offenders, as well as having a Class A drug with intent to supply.

A 40-year-old man remains in custody.

It has been revealed by police that Mr Davidson died as a result of a violent struggle.

The 31-year-old was found dead at his house in Ballyholme Road on Sunday evening.

The officer in charge of the investigation, Detective Chief Inspector Richard Campbell, has appealed for anyone who knows of Stephen's whereabouts between 21.30 on 9 Feb in the Newtownards Road area of Bangor and shortly after 17:00 on 10 Feb when he was found in his home.

Police also appealed to any residents in the immediate area of Ballyholme Road if they noticed any unusual activity at the house or people coming and going.

Detectives can be contacted at the Bangor incident room on 0845 600 8000.

Information can also be passed anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

(IT/GK)

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