Two charged with the murder of Conor Browne in Castlederg
The two suspects are due in court later
Last updated 6th Sep 2023
Two men have been charged with the murder of Conor Browne in Castelderg.
The 28 year old died in hospital on Monday after being stabbed on a night out on Saturday.
The 27 and 28 year old suspects are due in court in Dungannon this morning.
A PSNI statement said, “Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Major Investigation Team investigating the murder of Conor Browne in Castlederg on Saturday, September 2nd have charged two men.”
“Both men, aged 27 and 28, are charged with murder. The 28-year-old is further charged with possession of an offensive weapon with intent to commit an indicatable offence.”
“They are expected to appear before Dungannon Magistrates Court on Wednesday, September 6th.”
“Two other men, aged 28 and 31, have been released following questioning and a file will be submitted to the Public Prosecution Service.”
Meanwhile a vigil of remembrance for Conor Browne is happening tonight at the Diamond in Castlederg.
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