Man charged with murder of Robert Lawlor in north Belfast

A man has been charged with the murder of a man in north Belfast in 2020.

Robert Lawlor was shot dead outside a house in the Etna Drive area of the city.

Robert Lawlor was shot dead outside a house in Etna Drive in north Belfast on 4 April 2020placeholder image
Robert Lawlor was shot dead outside a house in Etna Drive in north Belfast on 4 April 2020

A 41-year-old man who was arrested in Liverpool on Wednesday has been charged with murder, and possession of a firearm or ammunition with intent to endanger life or cause serious damage to property.

He is due to appear before Belfast Magistrates’ Court on Friday September 25.

All charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service.

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