Paul Smyth murder: Detectives charge man with string of offences

Detectives investigating the murder of Paul Smyth in Lisburn on June 21 have charged a 29-year-old man with offences.

He faces two counts of attempted murder, possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life, assisting offenders, and withholding information.

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He is due to appear at Armagh Magistrates’ Court tomorrow.

Mr Smyth, 50, was found shot dead in the living room of his house.

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