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26-year-old charged over Down murder

PSNI - Man charged with murder
PSNI - Man charged with murder

A man has been charged with the murder of 18-year-old Paul Owens in Newcastle, Co Down yesterday.

Mr Owens was stabbed while walking home in the early hours of yesterday morning.

A total of three people were arrested as part of the investigation.

A 26-year-old man was charged with murder this evening and a 20- year-old woman has been charged with assisting offenders.

Both are due to appear at Downpatrick Magistrates Court tomorrow morning.

Another 29-year-old man was released without charge.