Jordan Webb: Man seems in courtroom over Portavogie homicide

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A person charged with the homicide of Jordan Webb in Portavogie, County Down has been remanded in custody after showing in courtroom.

The physique of Mr Webb, 28, was discovered at a house on New Harbor Road on Monday.

Emergency companies arrived on the scene however he was later pronounced useless.

Kai Johnston, 21, of Springfield Gardens, Portavogie, appeared earlier than Newtownards Magistrates Court on Thursday.

He has been charged with homicide and different offences, together with possession of an offensive weapon, particularly a knife, with intent to commit an indictable offense and possession of a Class C drug on November 3.

Mr Johnson has been charged with an extra assault on November 2.

When the accused was requested whether or not he understood the costs in opposition to him, he replied “yes” whereas standing within the dock.

A senior officer from the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) informed the courtroom he may hyperlink Mr Johnson to the costs.

Det Sgt White stated there was witness proof, phone proof, forensic proof and full confessions throughout interviews.

The households of each Jordan Webb and accuser Kai Johnston have been in courtroom Thursday.

Before proceedings started, Judge Rice stated this was “a very serious case” involving homicide expenses and the “tragic loss of a young man”.

He additionally requested everybody within the courtroom to “behave with dignity” and respect the courtroom.

No bail utility was made and the accused was remanded to custody to look once more by way of video hyperlink on 3 December.

With inputs from BBC

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