31/01/2018

Man Charged With Murder Of Robert Flowerday

A man has been charged in connection with the murder of a retired teacher in Crumlin, Co Antrim.

The body of Robert Flowerday, aged 64, was found at his home on Mill Road on Sunday, 28 January.

Mr Flowerday was last seen alive at Dundrod Presbyterian Church on Sunday at around 12.45pm

He left the church on his bicycle and was wearing a high viz jacket.

The 33-year-old suspect is to appear in court in Ballymena on Wednesday, 31 January.

(CD/LM)

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