Murder victim Richard Miskelly

A teenager has been charged with the murder of a Richard Miskelly at the weekend.

The 24-year-old man who died after a weekend assault in Newtownards

He was attacked at a house on Bangor Road in the town during the early hours of Sunday, and later died on the roadside.

The attack on Mr Miskelly was reported to police at about 5.30 am on Sunday.

He was found lying on the road and was treated by ambulance staff, but died at the scene a short time later.

Detectives investigating the killing have charged a 19-year-old man with murder and perverting the course of justice.

The accused is due before Newtownards Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday morning for a first remand hearing.

A second 19-year-old man, who was also arrested on suspicion of murder, was released unconditionally in relation to the killing.

However, he was also questioned about an attack on a 27-year-old man in the Bangor Road on Sunday morning and a file has been sent to the Public Prosecution Service in relation to that assault.