08/04/2016

Man Charged Over Murder Of Paul McAuley

A 28-year-old man has been charged with the murder of Paul McCauley.

Mr McAuley died in a care facility in June last year, almost nine years after he was attacked in L'Derry.

The suspect has been charged with grievous bodily harm and attempted grievous bodily harm. He is to appear at Londonderry Magistrates Court later today, 07 April.

A 61-year-old man arrested in England on Wednesday has been charged with withholding information. He is to appear at Londonderry Court on 04 May.

A 27-year-old man who was being questioned by police has been released on bail pending a report being submitted to the Public Prosecution Service (PPS).

(CD)

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