18/12/2024

Two Men Charged With Murder Of Karen Cummings

Two men have been charged with the murder of Karen Cummings in Banbridge.

The 32-year-old and 42-year-old men appeared before Newry Magistrates' Court today, Wednesday, 18 December.

The 32-year-old is charged with murder, while the 42-year-old faces charges of murder, firearms offences, and handling stolen goods.

The two men were remanded in custody to appear before court again on 09 January.
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Karen Cummings was found unconscious in the Laurel Heights area of Banbridge on Saturday, 14 December. She was pronounced dead a short time later.


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