05/07/2010

Benone Pub Death Case For Court

A teenager is to appear in court today relating to the death of Gary Butcher.

The victim aged 39 and from Magilligan - died after a disturbance in Bob's Bar and Bistro on the Seacoast Road between Limavady and Benone - late on Friday night/early Saturday morning.

A 25-year-old who had also been arrested was released on bail.

Mr Butcher was pronounced dead at the scene at around 1am on Saturday after trouble at the isolated licensed premises near the scenic Benone Beach area - between Downhill and Bellarena.

The 19-year-old man is expected to appear before Londonderry Magistrates Court.

(BMcC/GK)

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