Murder victim Paul Smyth was shot, say police

DETECTIVES from the PSNI’s Major Investigation Team investigating the murder of 50 year old Paul Smyth in Lisburn last weekend have charged two men with his murder.

A 32 year old man and 29 year old man have been charged with murder, two counts of attempted murder and possession of a firearm with intent.

Both men are due to appear before Lisburn Magistrates Court at 2pm this afternoon, Thursday, June 27.

Mr Smyth was found shot dead at his home in Lisburn’s Coulson Avenue last Friday.