05/01/2022

Man Charged With Downpatrick Murder

A 36-year-old man has been charged with murder in connection with a fatal stabbing in Downpatrick.

A 28-year-old man was stabbed during an attack on Church Street in the Co Down town at 11am on Monday, 03 January.

The victim was treated by paramedics but was pronounced dead at the scene.

The suspect was arrested a short time later. He has since been charged with murder and possession of a weapon.

He will appear before Newtownards Magistrates' Court later today, via video link.


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