10/07/2018

Man Arrested In Connection With Fatal Stabbing In Co Limerick

A man, aged in 40s, has been arrested in connection with a fatal stabbing in County Limerick.

The arrest was made by gardaí investigating the fatal stabbing of Patrick O'Connor on Saturday 07 July at a pub on Sexton Street North, Co. Limerick.

Mr O'Connor, 24, died in hospital from serious stab wounds that he suffered in an incident just before midnight last weekend.

Gardaí have renewed an appeal for witnesses who may have been in the area at the time of the incident or have information to contact them at Mayorstone Garda Station on 061-456980 , the Garda Confidential Telephone Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.

(MH)

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