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Belfast Murder Charge: Man Denies Killing
14 Feb
Summary
- A 32-year-old man was charged with murder in Belfast.
- The victim, 33, was discovered after a welfare concern report.
- The accused claims self-defense and heavy alcohol consumption.
In Belfast, a 32-year-old man has been formally charged with murder. Isaac Koko, residing in the city, faces accusations in connection with the death of 33-year-old Ahmed Abdi. The victim was discovered on Wednesday after authorities responded to a report expressing concern for his safety.
Appearing before Belfast Magistrates Court, Koko, originally from Sudan, confirmed his identity and understanding of the murder charge. He exclusively communicated through these confirmations.
A detective detailed to the court that Koko had consistently denied any involvement across five police interviews conducted over two days. The accused asserted that his actions were in self-defense. He also indicated that both he and the deceased had consumed significant quantities of alcohol prior to the incident.
No application for bail was made during the court proceedings. The case has been scheduled for its next appearance on March 10th.
