07/04/2009

Two Arrested Over Limerick Stabbing

Two men have been arrested in connection with the stabbing of a man in Limerick last month.

Gardaí in Limerick made the arrests this morning in after their long investigation into the murder of Darren Bennett in the city last month.

The 18-year-old, from Moyross, was stabbed in the stomach during a row in Craevel Park in the early hours of March 18.

He died a short time later in hospital.

Two men in their 30s were arrested in connection with the killing this morning and are being questioned at Mayorstone and Henry Street garda stations.

The family of Darren Bennett issued an appeal for assistance from the public at the commencement of the investigation.

(DW/BMcC)

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