Two for court over Down killing

Two people are due in court today in relation to the fatal stabbing of an 18-year-old in Newcastle, Co Down.

Two people are due in court today in relation to the fatal stabbing of an 18-year-old in Newcastle, Co Down.

A man (26) has been charged with murder of Paul Owens, while a woman (20) has been charged with assisting offenders. Both will appear in Downpatrick Magistrates' Court.

Mr Owens was walking home through the town when he was attacked near Donard Park at around 1am on Saturday. The teenager died later in hospital.

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