Man and woman charged with murder of 50-year-old in Newtownards

A man and woman have been charged with the murder of 50-year-old Mark Dorrian in Newtownards.

Mr Dorrian died in hospital after he was found unconscious in the West Street area early on Boxing Day.

He had sustained a number of injuries, including head wounds.

The 33-year-old woman and 36-year-old man are due to appear before Downpatrick Magistrates Court on Monday charged with murder.

Police said on Saturday that a 58-year-old woman who had also been arrested in relation to Mr Dorrian’s death has been released unconditionally.