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Two people charged with murder of Mark Dorrian

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Mark Dorrian was found with injuries in Newtownards on Thursday

Two people have been charged with murder following the death of a man in County Down on Boxing Day.

Mark Dorrian, 50, was found unconscious at a block of flats in West Street, Newtownards, shortly before 01:50 GMT, and died later in hospital.

He had sustained a number of injuries, including head wounds.

A 33-year-old woman and a man, aged 36, have both been charged with murder.

Woman released

They are due in Downpatrick Magistrates Court on Monday 30 December.

A 58-year-old woman who was also arrested has been released unconditionally.