Man charged with murder of elderly couple in own home

A man has been charged with the murder of a couple in their own home.

Michael and Marjorie Cawdery, both 83, were found dead in their house in Portadown, Northern Ireland, on Friday.

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Marjorie and Michael Cawdery

It is understood they were stabbed.

As well as two counts of murder, the accused has also been charged with aggravated burglary and aggravated vehicle-taking.

He is due to appear at Lisburn Magistrates' Court on Tuesday.

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