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Paige Ingram

West Belfast Police charge woman with murder of 54-year-old Tony Browne

West Belfast Police have charged a woman with the murder of 54-year-old Tony Browne.

Police received a report shortly before 10.05pm on Friday, October 14, that Mr Browne had been stabbed at an address in the Woodside Park area of Poleglass in West Belfast.

He was taken to hospital, but sadly died from his injuries a short time later.

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On Saturday afternoon forensic specialists were seen examining the interior of the small bungalow where Mr Browne was stabbed, where on a nearby fence floral tributes have since been laid by friends of Mr Browne.

Officers were also conducting door-to-door enquiries in the quiet cul-de-sac and the surrounding streets.

In the early hours of this morning police issued an update on their investigation, confirming a woman has now been charged. The woman, who has yet to be named, is expected to appear before Lisburn Magistrates Court today (Monday, October 17).

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