Inquest into Newtownabbey triple tragedy expected to be held in June

Kenneth McClean-Flanagan is thought to have murdered his mother Karen McClean-Flanagan, and girlfriend Stacey Knell, in Newtownabbey in March 2021 before taking his own life

A number of preliminary hearings ahead of an inquest into the three deaths have been held at Belfast’s Laganside Courthouse since March 2025 (Liam McBurney/PA)

An inquest into the death of a man believed to have killed his girlfriend and mother in separate knife attacks is expected to be held in June.

Kenneth McClean-Flanagan, 26, is thought to have murdered his mother Karen McClean-Flanagan, 50, and girlfriend Stacey Knell, 30, in Newtownabbey in March 2021 before taking his own life.