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Man accused of murder extradited from Republic to NI

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The 67-year-old man is due to appear at Newry Magistrate's Court on Wednesday

A man accused of the murder of Joseph James Porter in Armagh in 1979 has been extradited to Northern Ireland.

The 67-year-old was arrested in the Republic of Ireland in June 2024 on suspicion of a number of offences.

Extradition proceedings were completed on Wednesday, the Police Service of Northern Ireland said.

He is facing charges of murder, possession of a firearm and ammunition with intent to endanger life and belonging to a proscribed organisation.

He is due to appear at Newry Magistrate's Court on Wednesday.