12/01/2005
Siblings remanded over north Belfast murder
A brother and sister, Joseph Doherty (48) and Mary Doherty (41), have been remanded in custody today on charges in connection with the murder of a woman in north Belfast on Monday.
Roseanna Lonergan, the 45-year-old victim, was the man's partner. Her body was discovered at her home in Brookville Court, north Belfast, just before 7.30am on Monday, January 10.
Mr Doherty is charged with murder while his sister is accused of withholding information.
A Detective Inspector told the court Mr Doherty said, "I am very sorry for what I have done," when charged by police. The Inspector said that when charged Miss Doherty had made no reply.
The accused were remanded to appear by video link on February 9.
(GB)
Roseanna Lonergan, the 45-year-old victim, was the man's partner. Her body was discovered at her home in Brookville Court, north Belfast, just before 7.30am on Monday, January 10.
Mr Doherty is charged with murder while his sister is accused of withholding information.
A Detective Inspector told the court Mr Doherty said, "I am very sorry for what I have done," when charged by police. The Inspector said that when charged Miss Doherty had made no reply.
The accused were remanded to appear by video link on February 9.
(GB)
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