Man charged with murder of Eamonn O’Hanlon, 36, in Gilford

A man has been charged with the murder of 36-year-old Eamonn O’Hanlon in Co Down.

Mr O’Hanlon was stabbed in the Hill Street area of Gilford during the early hours of Saturday morning. He later died from his injuries.

Four people were initially arrested by police but three were released unconditionally in the early hours of Sunday morning.

The fourth person arrested in connection with the murder investigation remained in custody.

Undated family handout photo issued by the PSNI of 36-year-old Eamonn O'Hanlon, who was stabbed in the Hill Street area of Gilford during the early hours of Saturday morning and who later died from his injuries. A 25-year-old man has been charged with the murder of the 36-year-old and is due to appear at Newry Magistrates' Court on Monday. Issue date: Sunday May 22, 2022.placeholder image
Undated family handout photo issued by the PSNI of 36-year-old Eamonn O'Hanlon, who was stabbed in the Hill Street area of Gilford during the early hours of Saturday morning and who later died from his injuries. A 25-year-old man has been charged with the murder of the 36-year-old and is due to appear at Newry Magistrates' Court on Monday. Issue date: Sunday May 22, 2022.

Police said on Sunday evening that a 25-year-old man had been charged with murder and possessing an offensive weapon with intent to commit an indictable offence.

He is due to appear at Newry Magistrates’ Court on Monday.

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