Mark Dorrian: man and woman charged with murder in Newtownards

A man and woman have been charged with the murder of Mark Dorrian in Newtownards.

Mr Dorrian, who was 50, was found unconscious with a number of injuries inside a flat in West Street, just before 1.50am on Boxing Day. He died later in hospital.

A woman aged 33 and a man aged 36 have both been charged with murder and are expected to appear before Downpatrick Magistrates Court on Monday, December 30.

Police confirmed that a 58-year-old woman has been released unconditionally.

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