Two men charged with murder of Karen Cummings

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Two Men Charged With Murder Of Karen Cummings
Karen Cummings, 40, was found unconscious at a house in the Laurel Heights area of Banbridge on Saturday evening and died a short time later.
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By Jonathan McCambridge, PA

Detectives investigating the death of a woman in Co Down have charged two men with murder.

Karen Cummings, 40, was found unconscious at a house in the Laurel Heights area of Banbridge on Saturday evening and died a short time later.

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Police have said she suffered a head injury.

Two men will appear at Newry Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday.

Laurel Heights death
A police cordon at the scene in the Laurel Heights area of Banbridge at the weekend. Photo: Jonathan McCambridge/PA.

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

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

A PSNI spokesperson said: “As is usual procedure, all charges are reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service.”

Ms Cummings was a mother of two and had worked as a nurse.

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