14/01/2016

Man Remanded In Custody Over Murder Of James McDonagh

A man has been remanded in custody charged with murder of James McDonagh.

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

He was taken to the Royal Victoria Hospital, however he died from his injuries on Monday.

24-year-old Finbar McCoy appeared before L'Derry Magistrates Court on Thursday.

He is due to appear in court on 11 February.

(CD/JP)

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