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Man (61) and woman (57) charged after historical sex offences probe in Co Down

A woman has been charged with aiding and abetting additional offences

The PSNI have charged the man (61) and woman (57).

Adrian Rutherford

A man has been charged with historical sex offences.

The 61-year-old and 57-year-old woman, who is charged with aiding and abetting additional offences, are due in court in Newry, Co Down over the “non-recent” incidents next month.

The PSNI confirmed the news on Friday morning.

A PSNI spokesperson said: “Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland arrested and charged a 61-year-old man for non-recent sexual offences.

“A 57-year-old woman was also arrested and charged at the time for aiding and abetting additional offences.

“Both are due to appear before Newry Magistrates Court on April 24.

“As is usual procedure, all charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service.”


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