John Besley (PA)
A 33-year-old man from Co Tyrone has appeared in court charged with the murder of Cornelius O’Neill.
Jason Tyrone Spence, of Millburn Street in Cookstown, faced a charge of murder as he appeared at Londonderry Magistrates’ Court on Thursday.
Mr O’Neill, 56, died after being stabbed at a property in Kilrea, Co Londonderry, on Tuesday evening.
A detective sergeant said he believed he could connect the accused to the charge.
The prosecution said Mr O’Neill died after an “unprovoked attack” with a knife.
There was no application for bail.
District Judge Barney McElholm said the court extended condolences to Mr O’Neill’s partner, family and friends, describing “a very tragic incident”.
“The law will take its course,” he added.
The next hearing of the case is set to take place on September 20 at Magherafelt Court.
56 year old Cornelius O'Neill, 56 died following a stabbing at a property in the Fallahogy Terrace area of Kilrea, Co Londonderry,
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