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Man charged over Belfast tower block murder

The body of James Hughes, 62, was discovered on the 14th floor of Divis Tower
The body of James Hughes, 62, was discovered on the 14th floor of Divis Tower

A 42-year-old man has been charged with the murder of a man found dead in a Belfast tower block.

The body of James Hughes, 62, was discovered on the 14th floor of Divis Tower at the weekend.

Mr Hughes was a resident of the flats. The accused, who was arrested on Sunday, was charged by detectives from the PSNI's serious crime branch.

He is due to appear before a district judge in Belfast on Wednesday.