10/10/2014

Man Charged Over Margaret Evans Murder

A 32-year-old man has been charged with the murder Margaret Evans in June.

Ms Evans, who was 69 and known as Margo, was found beaten to death at her home in Knockancor Drive in Portstewart, County Londonderry on 4 June.

The man was detained on Thursday evening. He has also been charged with possession of a controlled drug with intent to supply.

He is due to appear at Coleraine Magistrates' Court this morning.

(IT/CD)


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