Powered by Google

Eight charged over mob attack death

Police have charged eight men in connection with the murder of Kevin McDaid, who was killed by a loyalist mob in Northern Ireland.

The men, aged between 18 and 50, are also charged over the attempted murder of Damien Fleming, who was critically injured in the same attack.

There has been public outrage over the deaths, which took place in Coleraine, Co Londonderry, on Sunday.

Police said that the men are charged with murder, attempted murder and a series of assault charges.

A 47-year-old man has been charged with affray, while a 31-year-old man was released on bail pending further inquiries.

The men charged in connection with the case are due to appear at Ballymena Magistrates' Court.

Share