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17/07/2015
Man Charged With Second Murder
A man has been charged with a second murder following the deaths of two men in south Belfast.
Albert Armstrong from Mahee Close in the Belvoir area was charged last week over the murder of senior loyalist Colin 'Bap' Lindsay.
He has now been formally charged with the murder of Steve Wightman who died as a result of his injuries.
Mr Lindsay and Mr Wightman were killed after being attacked by a samurai sword last Wednesday.
Mr Armstrong has been remanded in custody and is due to appear in court via video link on 14 August.
(CD/MH)
Albert Armstrong from Mahee Close in the Belvoir area was charged last week over the murder of senior loyalist Colin 'Bap' Lindsay.
He has now been formally charged with the murder of Steve Wightman who died as a result of his injuries.
Mr Lindsay and Mr Wightman were killed after being attacked by a samurai sword last Wednesday.
Mr Armstrong has been remanded in custody and is due to appear in court via video link on 14 August.
(CD/MH)
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