13/06/2018

Man Charged With Murdering Toddler In L'Derry

A man has been charged over the murder of a three-year-old boy on L'Derry last year.

Kayden McLaughlin was found dead at a house in the Bogside area on 17 September, 2017.

The accused, aged 23, is to appear in court on Wednesday, 13 June.

A 24-year-old woman arrested on Monday, 11 June, in connection with the death has been released pending a report to the Public Prosecution Service.

(CD/MH)

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