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Man charged with murder of 71-year-old woman in Belfast

Marie Green was pronounced dead in the early hours of Tuesday at a house in the Shore Road area.
Man charged with murder of 71-year-old woman in Belfast

By Jonathan McCambridge, PA

A man is to appear in court charged with the murder of 71-year-old Marie Green in Belfast.

Ms Green was pronounced dead in the early hours of Tuesday at a house in the Shore Road area.

A 31-year-old man has been charged with murder and non-fatal strangulation.

He has also been charged with common assault on another person in connection with the investigation.

He is due to appear at Belfast Magistrates’ Court on Thursday afternoon.

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