30/06/2008
Man Remanded On Portrush 'Fire' Death
A suspect has been remanded in custody as an investigation into the alleged murder of a Newtownabbey man - since living in the seaside town of Portrush - continues.
The 19-year-old has appeared in court charged with the murder of a man whose body was found after a fire at a flat in popular resort.
Glen Allen from Glenarm Avenue in the town was remanded in custody when he appeared before a special sitting of Ballymena Magistrates Court.
Thirty-five-year-old William Meek's body was discovered in the flat at Causeway Street on Wednesday.
He was originally from Newtownabbey's Rathcoole estate on the outskirts of Belfast.
During Saturday's hearing, Mr Allen spoke only to confirm his name.
A detective inspector told the court he believed he could connect the defendant with the charge.
(BMcC)
The 19-year-old has appeared in court charged with the murder of a man whose body was found after a fire at a flat in popular resort.
Glen Allen from Glenarm Avenue in the town was remanded in custody when he appeared before a special sitting of Ballymena Magistrates Court.
Thirty-five-year-old William Meek's body was discovered in the flat at Causeway Street on Wednesday.
He was originally from Newtownabbey's Rathcoole estate on the outskirts of Belfast.
During Saturday's hearing, Mr Allen spoke only to confirm his name.
A detective inspector told the court he believed he could connect the defendant with the charge.
(BMcC)
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