Man charged with murder after weekend discovery of body in north Belfast

A 34-year-old man has been charged with murder following the discovery of a body at a house in north Belfast.

The man was found at a house on Oakley Street in the Ballysillan area shortly before 11pm on Saturday.

The man's body was found in Oakley Street in the Ballysillan area of north Belfastplaceholder image
The man's body was found in Oakley Street in the Ballysillan area of north Belfast | PA Wire/PA Images

The accused is due to appear before Belfast Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday.

Officers launched a murder inquiry earlier yesterday following the results of a post-mortem examination.

The man was arrested at the weekend following the fatal incident.

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