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Portavogie Man Denies Murder and Tampering Charges
13 Nov
Summary
- Kai Johnston denies murdering Jordan Webb in Portavogie.
- Johnston also denies perverting the course of justice.
- A guilty plea was entered for a Class C drug possession.
A 22-year-old man, Kai Johnston, has pleaded not guilty to the murder of Jordan Webb in Portavogie, County Down. Mr. Webb, aged 28, was discovered deceased at a residence on New Harbour Road on November 3, 2025, having sustained numerous stab wounds.
Appearing at Belfast Crown Court, Johnston denied the murder charge. He further denied perverting the course of justice, specifically concerning the removal of clothing from Mr. Webb's body and the weapon used in the alleged murder from the scene. Additional denials included possessing a knife and assaulting another male the day prior to the murder.
Conversely, Johnston entered a guilty plea to possessing Pregabalin, a Class C drug, on November 3, 2025. His defense indicated that psychiatric issues and matters of intent are under investigation, with a psychiatric examination anticipated in January.
The court has scheduled a review of the case in four weeks, with no trial date yet set.
