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Man remanded in custody over Co Antrim murder

Body of Mr McErlain was found in a house in Ballycastle on Thursday evening
Body of Mr McErlain was found in a house in Ballycastle on Thursday evening

A 33-year-old homeless man has been remanded in custody charged with murder of a man in Co Antrim last week.

Christopher Keenan, of no fixed abode, appeared before a judge at Coleraine Magistrates' Court.

No details about the death of the man, Anthony McErlain, were given during the short hearing.

The 48-year-old’s body was discovered in a house in the Broombeg View area of Ballycastle, Co Antrim, on 28 January.

Police have previously said he suffered a traumatic and frightening death.

The case was adjourned until 29 February and Mr Keenan was ordered to re-appear via videolink.

A 50-year-old man is still being questioned by detectives in connection with the death after police were granted a 24-hour extension.