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Christopher ‘Chrissy’ Burns suspect charged with murder
A 39-year-old man has been charged with the murder of Christopher Burns following a fatal attack at Burns' home, with police seeking public assistance in the investigation.
- A man aged 39 has been formally charged with the murder of 40-year-old Christopher 'Chrissy' Burns in Mountnorris, County Armagh, and is scheduled to appear in court on Monday, 8th September.
- Police arrested the man on Thursday following a report of concern for safety at around 11:30 a.m., which led them to launch a murder investigation.
- Emergency services responded to the Cusher Green residence where Mr. Burns, a Warrenpoint native, was discovered dead, having sustained multiple severe injuries to his head and face.
- Detectives from the PSNI's Major Investigation Team confirmed the charge on Sunday and stated the Public Prosecution Service will review it as part of usual procedure.
- The death of Mr. Burns marks the tenth homicide in Northern Ireland over the past ten weeks, prompting police to seek help from the community as the rural area grapples with the shocking loss.
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