Man charged in connection with double murder in North Belfast

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The bodies were found at a flat in Kinnaird Close

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A man's been charged in connection with the murder of a man and woman at flat in North Belfast

The bodies of 37 year old Frances Murray and 47 year old Joseph Dutton were found at a flat in Kinnaird Close just two days before Christmas.

Police believe some form of altercation took place there.

Several nearby homes were evacuated on Monday as police launched a major operation.

The suspect - who's 35 years old - is charged with two counts of murder.

He'll appear in Belfast Magistrates Court on Boxing day.

(The bodies were found at a flat in Kinnaird Close )

A PSNI statement said, " Detectives from PSNI Major Investigation Team have charged a 35 year old male with 2 counts of murder.  He is expected to appear before Belfast Magistrates Court on Thursday 26 December."

"As is normal procedure all charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service."

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