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Man (21) appears in Belfast court charged with murder of his mother

Nathan Simpson is remanded in custody after being charged with the murder of Rachel Simpson (43)

Police at the scene of a property on Castlereagh Road, Belfast, where the body of 43-year-old Rachel Simpson was was discovered at the weekend. Photograph: Jonathan McCambridge/PA
Mon Sept 16 2024 - 13:47

A man has appeared in court charged with the murder of his mother in Belfast.

Nathan Simpson (21), from Castlereagh Road, appeared at Belfast Magistrates’ Court on Monday.

It followed the discovery of the body of Rachel Simpson (43) in the garage of a property on the Castlereagh Road at the weekend.

A PSNI detective sergeant told the court he could connect Mr Simpson to the murder charge.

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Asked if he understood the charge, Mr Simpson replied: “Yes, your honour.”

No application for bail was made.

He was remanded in custody until October 14th. – PA