Northern Ireland

Two men due in court over Padraig Fox murder

The body of Padraig Fox was discovered in a Co Down flat on Saturday
The body of Padraig Fox was discovered in a Co Down flat on Saturday The body of Padraig Fox was discovered in a Co Down flat on Saturday

A 21-year-old man has been charged with the murder of Padraig Fox in Co Down.

Mr Fox (29), was found at a flat on Burrendale Park Road in Newcastle at around 1.45pm on Saturday.

Another man, aged 26, has been charged with related crimes including perverting the course of justice.

Both men are due to appear at Newtownards Magistrates' Court today.

Burrendale Park Road in Newcastle where Padraig Fox was found dead on Saturday. Picture by Cliff Donaldson
Burrendale Park Road in Newcastle where Padraig Fox was found dead on Saturday. Picture by Cliff Donaldson Burrendale Park Road in Newcastle where Padraig Fox was found dead on Saturday. Picture by Cliff Donaldson