Detectives investigating the murder of Karen Cummings in Banbridge have today, 17 December, charged two men with murder. 

Both are expected to appear before Newry Court tomorrow, Wednesday 18 December.

The 32-year-old man is charged with murder.

The 42-year-old-man is charged with murder, firearms-related offences and handling stolen goods.

As is usual procedure, all charges are reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service.

Karen Cummings was found unconscious in the Laurel Heights area of Banbridge on Saturday evening, 14 December.  Sadly, she was pronounced deceased a short time later.