22/01/2016

Woman Remanded Over Greenisland Murder

A woman has been remanded in custody charged with the murder of Eddie Girvan in Co Antrim.

The accused, Margaret Henderson, appeared at Belfast Crown Court on Friday,.

Mr Girvan, 67, was found dead at his home on Station Road in Greenisland on Monday night.

He was found with his hands tied and a stab wound to his chest.

The 29-year-old woman is to appear in court on Friday, 22 January.

Two men arrested in connection with the murder have been released unconditionally.

(CD/LM)

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