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Two Charged With Murder of Barry Furfey in Lisburn Appear in Court

A post-mortem citing head trauma with rib fractures underpins the case ahead of a 13 October hearing.

Overview

  • Barry Furfey, 42, was found seriously injured in a Wardsborough Road apartment in the early hours of 15 September and died in hospital later that morning.
  • Melissa Atkinson, 38, and Jamie Spence, 37, were charged with murder and appeared at Craigavon Magistrates' Court, where both were remanded in custody.
  • The court was told the post-mortem found blunt-force trauma to the head and multiple rib fractures as the cause of death.
  • Police evidence outlined that the defendants said Mr Furfey became unwell and collapsed, while Spence admitted punching him twice and officers noted swelling to his hands and blood on both accused.
  • PSNI maintained cordons and increased patrols at the apartment complex, appealed for witnesses, and highlighted local tensions as the investigation continues.