Kilkeel: Bobbie McKee's son in court accused of his murder

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Image caption, Bobbie McKee was found dead in a house in Kilkeel on Thursday
  • Author, Eve Rosato
  • Role, 大象传媒 News NI

A 25-year-old man has appeared in court charged with the murder of his father, County Down man Robert 'Bobbie' McKee.

Colin William James McKee, whose address was given as Canal Street in Newry, appeared at Newry Magistrates' Court on Monday.

He was also charged with the attempted murder of Robert's wife, Yvonne McKee.

Robert McKee, 69, was found dead in a house in Newcastle Road in Kilkeel in County Down on Thursday.

Mrs McKee, who was also in the house, suffered serious head injuries.

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Image caption, Colin McKee appeared before Newry Magistrates' Court on Monday morning

A police officer confirmed to the court that they could connect Colin McKee to the charges.

No bail application was made and he was remanded into custody to appear again on 17 April.