03/10/2007

Six Teens Arrested Over Limerick Man's Murder

Gardaí have arrested six teenagers in connection with the death of Limerick man Patrick Coleman in September.

Mr Coleman, a 33-year-old father-of-two, died after being attacked on his way home from a night out on September 3.

His body was found in his home in John Carew Park. He had been stabbed.

It is understood that all six youths are aged under 18. They are being held at a number of Garda stations in Limerick.

(KMcA)


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