26/01/2016

Funeral Of Eddie Girvan Takes Place

The funeral of murdered pensioner Eddie Girvan has taken place in Carrick today, 26 January.

Mr Girvan, 67, was discovered dead at his home on Station Road in Greenisland last Monday night.

He was found with his hands tied and a stab wound to his chest.

A 29-year-old woman appeared in court last week charged with his murder.

(CD/JP)

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