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21/08/2024
Man Charged With Murder Of Magherafelt Woman Sophie Watson
A 43-year-old man has been charged with the murder Spohie Watson in Magherafelt on Sunday, 18 August.
The 57-year-old woman was found unresponsive at her home in the Ashgrove Park area of the town having sustained a number of stab wounds. She was pronounced dead at the scene.
The man will appear before Londonderry Magistrates' Court today, Wednesday 21 August.
The PSNI have said that they are continuing to explore a number of enquiries into the incident and urged anyone with any information, or who may be able to help with the investigation, to call 101 quoting reference number 688 18/08/24 or submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/.
You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org/.
The 57-year-old woman was found unresponsive at her home in the Ashgrove Park area of the town having sustained a number of stab wounds. She was pronounced dead at the scene.
The man will appear before Londonderry Magistrates' Court today, Wednesday 21 August.
The PSNI have said that they are continuing to explore a number of enquiries into the incident and urged anyone with any information, or who may be able to help with the investigation, to call 101 quoting reference number 688 18/08/24 or submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/.
You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org/.
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