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10/07/2015
Man Charged With Murder Of Senior Loyalist
A 46-year-old man has been remanded in custody charged with the murder of a senior loyalist in south Belfast.
Colin 'Bap' Lindsay, a well-known member of the Ulster Defence Association (UDA), was killed after an attack in which a samurai type sword was used on Wednesday night.
Albert Armstrong has also been charged with the attempted murder of another man, Stanley Wightman.
Mr Wightman is currently in a critical condition in the Royal Victoria Hospital.
The incident occurred at a property in Kirkistown Walk in Belvoir housing estate.
It is not believed to have been a terrorist-related attack or part of any loyalist feud.
He is to appear in court via videolink on 07 August.
(CD/JP)
Colin 'Bap' Lindsay, a well-known member of the Ulster Defence Association (UDA), was killed after an attack in which a samurai type sword was used on Wednesday night.
Albert Armstrong has also been charged with the attempted murder of another man, Stanley Wightman.
Mr Wightman is currently in a critical condition in the Royal Victoria Hospital.
The incident occurred at a property in Kirkistown Walk in Belvoir housing estate.
It is not believed to have been a terrorist-related attack or part of any loyalist feud.
He is to appear in court via videolink on 07 August.
(CD/JP)
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