Man, 42, is charged with murder of parents

A man has been charged with the murder of his parents after appearing at a special sitting of Ballyshannon District Court in Co Donegal.

Julian Cuddihy, 42, of Churchtown, Carndonagh was remanded in custody to appear at a special sitting of Letterkenny District Court next Wednesday.

Detective Garda Bernard Mullins told the court that he arrested Cuddihy and charged him with two counts of murder, at Buncrana Garda Station last night.