Man, woman in NI court on murder charges

A man and a woman have been charged with the murder of a man (51) in south Belfast nearly a year ago.

A man and a woman have been charged with the murder of a man (51) in south Belfast nearly a year ago.

The man (36) and woman (46) were charged with the murder of John Barr, who was killed at his home in the Ormeau Road on April 1st, 2003.

Mr Barr's body was found in the house at Hatfield Street where he lived alone.

The two accused are due before Belfast Magistrates' Court this morning.

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