06/08/2007

Men Charged With Londonderry Murder

Two men have been charged with the murder of a 19-year-old man in Londonderry.

Liam Devlin died in hospital after he suffered head injuries following a confrontation in the Linsfort Drive area of the Creggan estate at 2.30am on Saturday morning.

Mr Devlin was from Burnfoot in County Donegal and the two accused are aged 19 and 20 years.

The men are expected to appear at Londonderry Magistrate’s Court today.

(SB)

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