25/10/2018

Pair Charged With Portaferry Murder

Two men have been charged with the murder of a man who was assaulted in Portaferry over a week ago.

Ryan Macrae was attacked at Church Street in the Co Down town shortly before 1am on Sunday 14 October.

The 32-year-old was admitted to hospital but died 10 days later.

A 19-year-old and 28-year-old have been charged with his murder and will appear at Newtownards Magistrates Court today, 25 October.



(JG)

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