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06/09/2002
Lithuanian man denies murder charges
A Lithuanian man who appeared in court on Friday in connection to the murder of two fellow nationals in County Down in May has denied two charges of murder.
Appearing before Newry Magistrates 19-year-old Julius Aguonis told the court that he was innocent on both counts.
Police arrested the man after the bodies of two men were found stabbed and beaten to death near Warrenpoint golf course in May.
Mr Aguonis' address was given as Shuttleworth Road in Preston, England.
He was remanded in custody until September 25.
Police also arrested a Lithuanian woman on suspicion of assisting offenders in a joint operation with Lancashire Constabulary. She was later released without charge.
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Appearing before Newry Magistrates 19-year-old Julius Aguonis told the court that he was innocent on both counts.
Police arrested the man after the bodies of two men were found stabbed and beaten to death near Warrenpoint golf course in May.
Mr Aguonis' address was given as Shuttleworth Road in Preston, England.
He was remanded in custody until September 25.
Police also arrested a Lithuanian woman on suspicion of assisting offenders in a joint operation with Lancashire Constabulary. She was later released without charge.
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