30/03/2026
Police Name Victim of Portadown Murder Investigation
Major Investigation Team detectives have formally named the victim of a murder inquiry in Portadown as Rolandas Kvederis, aged 49. The investigation follows an incident that took place on Thursday 26th March.
Detective Chief Inspector Bradley stated: "Shortly after 11pm, we received a report of an altercation at a property in the Ranfurley Road area. Officers attended, along with colleagues from the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service. Sadly, Mr Kvederis was pronounced dead at the scene."
A man, aged in his 50's has now been charged with Mr Kvederis' murder. He will appear before Lisburn Magistrates' Court this morning, Monday 30 March.
A second man, also aged in his 50s, who was also arrested during the investigation, has been released without charge.
A man, aged in his 50's has now been charged with Mr Kvederis' murder. He will appear before Lisburn Magistrates' Court this morning, Monday 30 March.
A second man, also aged in his 50s, who was also arrested during the investigation, has been released without charge.
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