Portavogie murder accused 'made full admissions' during police interviews, court told
A Co. Down man charged with the murder of Jordan Webb “made full admissions” during police interviews, a court heard today (Thurs).
Standing handcuffed in the dock of Newtownards Magistrates Court, 21-year-old Kai Johnston confirmed his identity and that he understood the four charges against him, all alleged to have been committed on November 3 this year.
In addition to to the murder of Mr Webb, Johnston, from Springfield Gardens in Portavogie, is accused of having a knife with intent to commit murder, causing actual bodily harm to a second complainant and possessing Class C pregabalin.
The alleged background facts were not fully opened but Detective Sergeant White gave evidence that he believed he could connect Johnston to each of the charges
The body of 28-year-old Jordan Webb was discovered at an address in New Harbour Road at 7.45am on Monday (November 3).
DS White told the court that in addition to evidence from witnesses, crime scene investigations and telecoms examination, “we have full admissions to the murder during the suspect interviews”.
Johnston’s defence solicitor confirmed there was no application for bail and accordingly, Judge Rice remanded Johnston in custody to appear again on December 3.