Menu
15/03/2006
East Belfast man remanded in custody accused of murdering his wife
A 52-year old east Belfast man has been remanded in custody charged with murdering his wife.
James McNeill, 52, from London Road in the east of the city, appeared in Belfast Magistrates Court earlier today in connection with the murder of 51-year-old Elizabeth McNeill at the weekend.
During the hearing, the defence solicitor told the court that his client had admitted to assaulting his wife on Saturday night, however did not intend to kill her.
Police were called to the couple's home on Sunday morning, following the discovery of Mrs McNeill's body.
A second man was also being held for questioning in relation to the death, but has since been released without charge.
James McNeill was remanded in custody, due to appear in court again next month via video-link.
(EF/SP)
James McNeill, 52, from London Road in the east of the city, appeared in Belfast Magistrates Court earlier today in connection with the murder of 51-year-old Elizabeth McNeill at the weekend.
During the hearing, the defence solicitor told the court that his client had admitted to assaulting his wife on Saturday night, however did not intend to kill her.
Police were called to the couple's home on Sunday morning, following the discovery of Mrs McNeill's body.
A second man was also being held for questioning in relation to the death, but has since been released without charge.
James McNeill was remanded in custody, due to appear in court again next month via video-link.
(EF/SP)
Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
27 June 2012
McAreavey Accused Cries In Court
One of the men accused of murdering a Co Tyrone newlywed has told a Mauritius court that he had no choice but to sign a confession. Avinash Treebhoowoon broke down in tears in court today, repeating claims that he was tortured before signing the documents.
McAreavey Accused Cries In Court
One of the men accused of murdering a Co Tyrone newlywed has told a Mauritius court that he had no choice but to sign a confession. Avinash Treebhoowoon broke down in tears in court today, repeating claims that he was tortured before signing the documents.
12 March 2014
Soldier Held Over NI Corporal Death
A 23-year-old serving soldier has been charged with murdering a Northern Irish corporal who was found dead at army barracks in England. Lance Corporal Richard Farrell has appeared in court accused of killing Cpl Geoffrey McNeill. He was remanded following his appearance at Telford Magistrates' Court on Wednesday.
Soldier Held Over NI Corporal Death
A 23-year-old serving soldier has been charged with murdering a Northern Irish corporal who was found dead at army barracks in England. Lance Corporal Richard Farrell has appeared in court accused of killing Cpl Geoffrey McNeill. He was remanded following his appearance at Telford Magistrates' Court on Wednesday.
16 October 2002
Man in court accused of murdering girlfriend
A north Belfast man has appeared in court today charged with murdering his girlfriend. Twenty-year-old Conor Doyle, a chef from the Limestone Road, was accused of murdering 21-year-old mother-of-two, Angela Snoddy, at her Newtownabbey home at the weekend.
Man in court accused of murdering girlfriend
A north Belfast man has appeared in court today charged with murdering his girlfriend. Twenty-year-old Conor Doyle, a chef from the Limestone Road, was accused of murdering 21-year-old mother-of-two, Angela Snoddy, at her Newtownabbey home at the weekend.
06 August 2007
Magherafelt Murder Sees One Man Charged
A 28-year-old man has appeared at Londonderry Magistrates Court charged with murdering Declan McNeill in Magherafelt at the weekend. The court heard that when Ryan Loughran was charged with the murder of 41-year-old Declan McNeill he said ‘no, not at this stage’.
Magherafelt Murder Sees One Man Charged
A 28-year-old man has appeared at Londonderry Magistrates Court charged with murdering Declan McNeill in Magherafelt at the weekend. The court heard that when Ryan Loughran was charged with the murder of 41-year-old Declan McNeill he said ‘no, not at this stage’.
22 October 2007
Man Charged As Schoolboy Stabbing Probe Stepped Up
Although no one has as yet been charged with murdering Belfast schoolboy Thomas Devlin, a man is now due in court in relation to the attack.
Man Charged As Schoolboy Stabbing Probe Stepped Up
Although no one has as yet been charged with murdering Belfast schoolboy Thomas Devlin, a man is now due in court in relation to the attack.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:The day will be very windy with strong to gale force westerly winds becoming occasionally severe along the north coast. Sunny spells will be interspersed with scattered showers. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:West to northwest gale force winds, severe along the north coast, will continue overnight. Frequent showers persist, merging into longer periods of rain at times and turning wintry. Minimum temperature 1 °C.
