Third man on murder charge

An 18-year old man appeared in court yesterday charged with the murder of a Larne construction worker

An 18-year old man appeared in court yesterday charged with the murder of a Larne construction worker. Mr Clive McClinton, of Fanad Drive, Larne, is the third person accused of murdering Mr Stuart Hunter (24) whose body was discovered early on Friday in a laneway. Asked the nature of the evidence against Mr McClinton, a detective told Ballymena Magistrate's court yesterday that it was "circumstantial". Mr McClinton was remanded in custody to August 29th.

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