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Three charged over Co Down murder

Philip Strickland was found dead in a car off the Ballydrain Road
Philip Strickland was found dead in a car off the Ballydrain Road

Three men have been charged with the murder of Philip Strickland, who was shot dead near Comber in Co Down last week.

The 36-year-old was found dead in a car off the Ballydrain Road.

The men, aged 54, 26 and 24, are to appear in court in Newtownards tomorrow.

A 44-year-old man has already appeared at Ards Magistrates' Court accused of assisting offenders over the killing.