Crime & Law

Man (25) charged with murder of Bobbie McKee

The man, who has also been charged with attempted murder of Mr McKee’s wife, will appear before Newry court on Monday

Undated family handout photo issued by the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) of Bobbie McKee, 69, who was pronounced dead after his body was located in a property in the Newcastle Road area of Kilkeel, Co Down, on Thursday Photograph: PSNI/PA Wire
Undated family handout photo issued by the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) of Bobbie McKee, 69, who was pronounced dead after his body was located in a property in the Newcastle Road area of Kilkeel, Co Down, on Thursday Photograph: PSNI/PA Wire
Sun Mar 24 2024 - 16:34

Detectives investigating the death of Bobbie McKee in Kilkeel on Thursday have charged a 25-year-old man with his murder.

The man has also been charged with the attempted murder of Mr McKee’s wife.

He is expected to appear before Newry Magistrates’ Court on Monday.

Mr McKee, 69, was found dead in a house on Newcastle Road in the Co Down town on Thursday.

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His wife, also in her 60s, sustained serious head injuries in the incident and is in hospital.

Detective Chief Inspector Anthony Kelly said: “While our Major Investigation Team detectives are continuing to investigate the murder, a number of further searches are still being conducted.

“I would once again like to reassure the community that whilst the investigation is active and ongoing, we are not seeking any other suspect or suspects at this time.

“I would also like to thank them for their understanding and assistance with our enquiries throughout this very difficult time for the McKee family.” - PA