Man in court over farmer’s murder

Victor StewartMr Stewart was found murdered at his house in Middletown in County Armagh

A 23-year-old man has been charged with murdering County Armagh dairy farmer Victor Stewart two years ago.

Mr Stewart was found beaten to death in his home in Middletown in October 2008.

The 23-year-old, who has also been charged with armed robbery, was detained by police in Bristol earlier this week before being brought to NI.

A 48-year-old man has been charged with conspiracy to pervert the course of justice. Both men will appear in court in Newry on Friday.

The 48-year-old has also been charged with withholding information.

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