18/01/2018

Man Charged With Manslaughter

A man has been charged with manslaughter following the death of a 51-year-old man in Newry.

The man died in the Dublin Road area on Wednesday, 17 January.

The 32-year-old suspect has also been charged with drugs offences including possession of heroin with intent to supply.

He is due to appear before Newry Magistrates Court on Thursday, 18 January.

(CD)

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