Jason Tyrone Spence, 33, of Millburn Street in Cookstown, appeared at Londonderry Magistrates’ Court on Thursday.
A 33-year-old man from Co Tyrone has appeared in court charged with the murder of Cornelius O’Neill.
Jason Tyrone Spence, of Millburn Street in Cookstown, faced a charge of murder as he appeared at Londonderry Magistrates’ Court on Thursday. Mr O’Neill, 56, died after being stabbed at a property in Kilrea, Co Londonderry, on Tuesday evening.Spence indicated he understood the charge as it was put to him.The prosecution said Mr O’Neill died after an “unprovoked attack” with a knife.
They said Spence drove away from the scene and was later arrested at his home, and that blood was found on his person and his clothing.The court also heard that Spence has a history of paranoid schizophrenia.District Judge Barney McElholm said the court extended condolences to Mr O’Neill’s partner, family and friends, describing “a very tragic incident”.The next hearing of the case is set to take place on September 20 at Magherafelt Court.
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