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Man charged with murder of pensioner in Armagh

The 67-year-old is set to appear before court on Thursday.
Man charged with murder of pensioner in Armagh

Rebecca Black, PA

A man has been charged with the murder of a pensioner in Crossmaglen.

The 67-year-old is set to appear before court on Thursday.

Michael McConville, 74, was found dead in a house in the Annaghmare Road area of Crossmaglen on Saturday June 15th.

The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) launched a murder investigation.

On Wednesday evening, the PSNI said a 67-year-old man has been charged with murder.

“The man is expected to appear before Banbridge Magistrates Court sitting in Newry tomorrow, Thursday 20th June,” a spokesperson said.

“As is usual procedure, all charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service.”

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