Details of funeral for murdered Warrenpoint man announced

The funeral of Christopher 'Chrissy' Burns will take place tomorrow (Wednesday), it has been announced.

The 40-year-old was found dead at a property in the Cusher Green area of Mountnorris last Thursday.

Christopher Burns, who was found dead in Mountnorris.

placeholder image — Christopher Burns, who was found dead in Mountnorris.

He had sustained serious head and face injuries.

A funeral notice said that Mr Burns was the “beloved son of the late Margaret and Francie Burns and much-loved brother of Shane, Martin, Stephen, Brian, Damian (RIP) and Grainne”.

Requiem Mass will be held at St Peter’s Church in Warrenpoint at 10.30am on Wednesday. Burial will take place in St Malachy’s Cemetery, Carrickcruppen.

The funeral notice added: “Chrissy will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his brothers, sister, son, sisters-in-law, the entire family circle and friends. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.”

On Monday, 39-year-old Aaron McAnulty, also of Cusher Green in Mountnorris, was charged with Mr Burns’ murder and remanded into custody.