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Man charged over Massereene killings

Patrick Azimkar & Mark Quinsey - Shot dead on 7 March
Patrick Azimkar & Mark Quinsey - Shot dead on 7 March

A 41-year-old man has tonight been charged with the murder of two British soldiers and the attempted murder of five other individuals at Massereene Barracks in Antrim on 7 March.

He has been charged with a total of eight offences; two counts of murder, five counts of attempted murder and one count of possession of a firearm and ammunition with intent to endanger life.

He is expected to appear at Larne Magistrates court tomorrow morning.