A doctor has been remanded in custody charged with murdering his mother in Belfast.
Declan Kevin O’Neill (27) appeared before Belfast Magistrates Court on Wednesday morning to face one count of murdering Anne O’Neill (51). Her body was found in the Ardmore Avenue area of Finaghy at about 7am on Saturday last.
The accused, of Malone Avenue in the city, denies the charge.
He entered the dock dressed in a grey sweatshirt and trousers. Asked if he understood the allegation against him, he nodded and replied: “Yes.”
An investigating detective said she could connect him to the charge. No further details were disclosed during the brief hearing.
A defence lawyer confirmed he was not seeking bail or putting any questions to the detective at this stage.
District Judge Fiona Bagnall remanded Mr O’Neill in custody to appear again by video-link in four weeks time.