08/02/2006

Man remanded over McKay murder

A Belfast man has been remanded in custody following an appearance in Belfast Magistrates Court charged with murder of his cousin 21-year-old Brendan McKay.

Gavin Maguire, 21, from Gransha Green, expressed remores over the killing and denied intent to kill when interviewed by police.

A detective told the court that he believed he could connect the accused to the charge.

Mr McKay, from Downfine Gardens in the Springfield Road area of the city, died after receiving a fatal stab wound on Sunday evening.

(EF/SP)

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