What drug charges are linked to the Mr. Kelly murder investigation?

Mr. Scullion faces charges of intent to supply cocaine and possession of criminal property, while Ms. Stevenson is accused of intent to supply cocaine and possession of Bromazolam.

When was Mr. Kelly's body discovered and what were the injuries?

Mr. Kelly's body was found beaten and burned beside a car on December 3, 2023. He suffered fatal injuries from a hammer and a machete.

Who else has been charged in relation to Mr. Kelly's death?

Besides those facing drug charges, others are accused of murder, assisting an offender, and perverting the course of justice.

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Drug Charges Surface in Brutal Murder Case

17 Dec

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Summary

Two individuals face drug charges linked to a murder investigation.
The victim was found beaten and burned; hammer and machete injuries confirmed.
Several others are accused of assisting an offender or perverting justice.

Drug Charges Surface in Brutal Murder Case

Two individuals have been brought before the court on drug-related charges as the investigation into the murder of Mr. Kelly intensifies. Mr. Scullion faces four charges, including possession with intent to supply cocaine and possession of criminal property, occurring on December 3, 2023. He is also charged with attempting to supply and being concerned in the supply of cocaine between December 1 and December 4, 2023. Mr. Scullion appeared via video link from Maghaberry prison, where he is currently remanded.

Ms. Stevenson, also facing drug charges, was accused of possession with intent to supply cocaine and possession of Bromazolam on December 3, 2023. She was granted bail by the court. Both defendants are scheduled to appear again on January 29 for arraignment. These proceedings follow previous charges against five individuals in connection with Mr. Kelly's death.