05/08/2015

Two Arrested In Connection With Fatal Stabbing Incident In Sligo

Gardai have arrested two people after a man was found stabbed to death at his flat in Sligo.

A man and woman, both aged in their 20s, have been detained after the body of Martin Kivlehan, was discovered at his property on Tuesday.

A post-mortem examination confirmed he had been stabbed.

Gardai are appealing for witnesses to come forward or for anyone who was in the area of Mr Kivlehan's flat on Holborn Street from 10pm on Sunday to 1pm on the bank holiday Monday to contact them.

The pair have been detained under section four of the Criminal Justice Act 1984.

(CD)

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