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BBC News
05-07-2025
- BBC News
Ballymoney: Woman appears in court charged with man's murder
A 34-year-old woman has appeared in court charged with murdering a man who died following a fire in Ballymoney in County 'Paddy' Douglas, a 55-year-old, who ran a tattoo business in the area for many years, died in hospital on Ballymena Magistrates' Court on Saturday, the judge said the woman accused of killing him could not be named for legal the brief hearing the woman spoke only to confirm her name. Police told the court that forensic experts believed the fire may have been caused by direct ignition.A defence lawyer argued the forensic report also said an electrical fault could have been to blame. No application was made for bail and the woman is due to appear again on 28 Douglas was found injured after emergency services were called to a blaze in Main Street in Ballymoney shortly before 07:00 BST on wearing breathing apparatus entered the building, put out the fire and removed Mr died later that day.
BreakingNews.ie
04-07-2025
- BreakingNews.ie
Woman charged with murder over death of man, 55, in house fire
A woman has been charged with murder after a man died in a house fire in Co Antrim. Patrick 'Paddy' Douglas, aged 55, died following a house fire in the Main Street area of Ballymoney on Tuesday. Advertisement On Friday, police said they had charged a 34-year-old woman with murder. She is expected to appear before Ballymena Magistrates' Court on Saturday. As is normal procedure, all charges are reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service. Mr Douglas was conveyed to hospital after the fire but died from his injuries. Advertisement
BBC News
04-07-2025
- BBC News
Ballymoney: Woman charged with murder after man dies in house fire
A 34-year-old woman has been charged with the murder of a man who died following a fire in Ballymoney, County 'Paddy' Douglas, a 55-year-old, who ran a tattoo business in the area for many years, died in hospital on services were called to a blaze on Main Street shortly before 07:00 BST on wearing breathing apparatus entered the building, put out the fire and removed a man from the building. The woman is expected to appear before Ballymena Magistrates Court on is normal procedure, all charges are reviewed by the Public Prosecution Servic (PPS).
BreakingNews.ie
03-07-2025
- BreakingNews.ie
Murder investigation launched after man (55) dies in house fire
Police have launched a murder investigation after the death of a man in a house fire in Co Antrim. Patrick 'Paddy' Douglas (55) died in the incident on Main Street in Ballymoney on Tuesday. Advertisement A woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder. Detective Inspector Claire McGarvey said: 'Police received a report of a fire shortly before 7am on Tuesday morning and attended alongside colleagues from Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service, who worked to extinguish the blaze. Murder Investigation launched and woman arrested following Ballymoney fire. Details here: — Police Causeway Coast and Glens (@PSNICCGDistrict) July 3, 2025 'Colleagues from Northern Ireland Ambulance Service conveyed Mr Douglas to hospital where he sadly died from his injuries. 'My thoughts are with family members and loved ones who are left trying to come to terms with their loss. Advertisement 'Following a number of inquiries, a 34-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody at this time.' Ireland Man (72) who died in Roscommon house fire planned... Read More She added: 'I would appeal to anyone with information to contact police. 'I am particularly keen to hear from anyone who was in the Main Street area of Ballymoney on the morning of Tuesday 1 July just before 7am, and who witnessed anything untoward. 'Please contact us on 101, quoting reference number 196 01/07/25.' Advertisement
