A MAN has been remanded in custody charged with the murder of a young woman in Co Down earlier this week.
Katie Hughes (21), a mother of one, was stabbed to death at an Easter house party in Bangor, Co Down, on Monday.
Mark Wallace (25), spoke only to confirm he understood the charge during a brief hearing yesterday at Downpatrick Magistrates’ Court.
District Judge Mervyn Bates said: “This is a very serious offence. You have been remanded in custody, there will be no bail application.”
Mr Wallace, Elmwood Drive, Bangor, was arrested shortly after the killing at a house overlooking a park in the town.
The gathering was a farewell party for some friends travelling to Australia. Ms Hughes, from Chatsworth, Bangor, was taken to hospital, but died shortly afterwards.
Det Sgt Walsh told the court he could connect Mr Wallace with the charge. Mr Wallace, who wore a white sweater and tracksuit, was surrounded by prison officers during his 10-minute appearance.
He was remanded in custody until April 22nd to reappear at Bangor Magistrates’ Court.