Odhran Kelly murder investigation: woman charged with perverting course of justice

By The Newsroom
Published 13th Dec 2023, 15:06 BST
Updated 14th Dec 2023, 08:39 BST
Police say a woman is helping them with their enquiries. Photo by PacemakerPolice say a woman is helping them with their enquiries. Photo by Pacemaker
Police say a woman is helping them with their enquiries. Photo by Pacemaker
Detectives investigating the murder of Odhran Kelly, have charged a 30-year-old woman with perverting the course of justice.

She is due to appear before Craigavon Magistrates’ Court on Friday, January 5. Police say as is usual procedure, the charge will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service.

Detectives have also been carrying out searches in the Lurgan area in relation to the murder or Mr Kelly. The body of the 23-year-old nursing assistant was found beside a burning car in Maple Court, close to Edward Street in the early hours of Sunday, December 3.

Two men, both aged 31, have been charged with Mr Kelly’s murder, while two women, aged 43 and 36, have been charged with assisting an offender.