02/02/2016

Policewoman Charged In Connection With James McDonagh Murder

A policewoman has been charged with a number of offences in connection with the murder of James McDonagh in January.

Mr McDonagh, 28, from Castledawson, was assaulted outside the Elk Inn on the Hillhead Road in Toomebridge on Sunday, 10 January.

A 33-year-old woman has been charged with two counts of perverting the course of justice and one count of withholding information.

Detective Chief Inspector Eamonn Corrigan said: "The woman was arrested and questioned last month and returned to answer her bail today. As a result of our enquiries and following consultation with the Public Prosecution Service, she has been charged to appear at Magherafelt Magistrates Court on 17 February."

A 24-year-old man has been charged with Mr McDonagh's murder.

(CD)

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