20/05/2024

23-Year-Old Man Charged With Murder Of Kathryn Parton

The PSNI has reported that a 23-year-old man has been charged with the murder of 34 year old Kathryn Parton, who was found dead at her home in Madrid Street in east Belfast on Wednesday, 15 May.

A 43 year old woman and a 22 year old man have also been charged with the offences of assisting an offender and of aiding and abetting a breach of bail. The woman has also been charged with the offence of attempting to pervert the course of justice.

All three are due appear at Belfast Magistrates Court today, Monday, 20 May.

In line with usual procedure, charges will be reviewed by the PPS.






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