09/10/2003
Limavady accused denies murder charge
A Limavady man has been charged with the murder of a neighbour whose body was discovered in a burning shed in Limavady earlier this week.
Ronald Hazlett, 38, denied the murder charge when he appeared at Londonderry Magistrate's Court. A 15-year-old co-defendant, who cannot be named for legal reasons, also denied a charge of murder.
The body of 51-year-old Edward Brian McLaughlin was discovered in a burning shed at Limavady's old cattle mart on Monday.
Police arrested the two on Tuesday. It is understood that detectives are continuing their enquiries in respect of a third man. However, a woman who was also arrested was later released without charge.
The case was adjourned until November 7, and both defendants were remanded in custody.
(SP)
Ronald Hazlett, 38, denied the murder charge when he appeared at Londonderry Magistrate's Court. A 15-year-old co-defendant, who cannot be named for legal reasons, also denied a charge of murder.
The body of 51-year-old Edward Brian McLaughlin was discovered in a burning shed at Limavady's old cattle mart on Monday.
Police arrested the two on Tuesday. It is understood that detectives are continuing their enquiries in respect of a third man. However, a woman who was also arrested was later released without charge.
The case was adjourned until November 7, and both defendants were remanded in custody.
(SP)
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