Son ‘told police he murdered elderly mother he had been caring for’

A man has appeared at Omagh Magistrates’ Court accused of murdering a pensioner (Brian Lawless/PA)

A son who moved home to care for his elderly mother told police he murdered her and left a note saying he was “unable to take any more”, a court has heard.

Barry Noone is accused of killing 77-year-old Margaret Noone in Cookstown, Co Tyrone at the weekend.