29/08/2025
Man Charged With The Murder Of Sean Small In Newcastle
Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland's (PSNI) Major Investigation Team, who are investigating the murder of Sean Small in Newcastle, have charged a man with his murder.
The 41-year-old is due to appear before Newtownards Magistrates' Court today, Friday, 29 August.
As is usual procedure, the charge will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service. Small was found dead in the garden of his Newcastle home on Sunday, 24 August. He had recently been released from prison following a conviction for sexual offences. Police described the attack on Small as "brutal and sustained".
The 41-year-old is due to appear before Newtownards Magistrates' Court today, Friday, 29 August.
As is usual procedure, the charge will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service. Small was found dead in the garden of his Newcastle home on Sunday, 24 August. He had recently been released from prison following a conviction for sexual offences. Police described the attack on Small as "brutal and sustained".
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