22/09/2008

Gardaí Re-Launch Of Appeal Into Fatal Stabbing

Gardaí have re-launched a witness appeal into the murder of a Romanian man in Co Meath during July.

Ilie laurentiu Dutu, 32, a father of two, was found murdered on the evening of Friday 17th June, in an apartment in Bettystown.

It is understood the Romanian may have been a member of a gang involved in bankcard skimming frauds in Ireland.

Gardaí wish to speak to a number of individuals, including anyone who may have seen or have information in relation to a silver Audi A8, bearing foreign registration plates which was in the area at the time. They are also searching for a female who was in the apartment at the time of the murder to come forward pf for anyone who was in the vicinity of the apartment at the time to come forward.

Gardaí are also seeking anyone who was in the area of Sevittsland Wood, The Narroways, Bettystown, Co. Meath on the evening of 13th July to come forward, and are keen to speak to those from the Romanian and Polish communities who may have any information in relation to the murder to come forward.

The investigation is ongoing at Drogheda Garda Station, and the case is being featured on the RTE show, Crimecall, on Tuesday.

(DW)


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