Tragic murder victim Karen Cummings

Detectives investigating the murder of Karen Cummings in Banbridge have today,  December 17, charged two men with murder.

Both are expected to appear before Newry Magistrates’ Court tomorrow, Wednesday December 18, for a first remand hearing.

A 32-year-old man is charged with murder.

A 42-year-old-man is charged with murder, firearms-related offences and handling stolen goods.

As is usual procedure, all charges are reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service.

Karen Cummings was found unconscious in the Laurel Heights area of Banbridge on Saturday evening, December 14.

Sadly, she was pronounced dead a short time later.