Stephen Barriskill killing: PSNI charge 53-year-old man with murder

The PSNI has charged a 53-year-old man with murder after the body of Stephen Barriskill was found at a house in Portadown.
By Carmel Robinson
Published 28th Oct 2021, 17:23 BST
Updated 29th Oct 2021, 09:16 BST
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Mr Barriskill, aged 63, was found dead at a house in Whitesides Hill - a quiet rural area just outside Portadown.

The suspect is expected to appear before Craigavon Magistrates Court this morning

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A PSNI spokesperson said yesterday: “Police have named the 63-year-old male who was murdered at a residential property in Portadown as Stephen Barriskill.

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Stephen Barriskill, aged 63, was found murdered in his Portadown home on Wednesday.Stephen Barriskill, aged 63, was found murdered in his Portadown home on Wednesday.
Stephen Barriskill, aged 63, was found murdered in his Portadown home on Wednesday.

“The Major Investigation Team detectives have issued a photograph of Mr Barriskill, along with a further appeal for information.”

Detective Chief Inspector McGuinness said: “Just after 12.07pm on Wednesday afternoon (27 October), police responding to the report of an incident, located the body of Mr Barriskill at a residential property in the Whitesides Hill area of Portadown.

“A man arrested on suspicion of murder on Wednesday remains in custody.”

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Stephen Barriskill aged 63 who was found murdered in his Portadown home on Wednesday.Stephen Barriskill aged 63 who was found murdered in his Portadown home on Wednesday.
Stephen Barriskill aged 63 who was found murdered in his Portadown home on Wednesday.
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Editor’s Message:

Press Eye Northern Ireland - 27th October 2021 Murder investigation launched after body found in Portadown. The body of a man was found at a residential property in the Whitesides Hill area. Photograph by Declan Roughan / Press EyePress Eye Northern Ireland - 27th October 2021 Murder investigation launched after body found in Portadown. The body of a man was found at a residential property in the Whitesides Hill area. Photograph by Declan Roughan / Press Eye
Press Eye Northern Ireland - 27th October 2021 Murder investigation launched after body found in Portadown. The body of a man was found at a residential property in the Whitesides Hill area. Photograph by Declan Roughan / Press Eye

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