Gardaí are appealing for witnesses.
As we reported yesterday, Gardaí in Newcastle West are investigating the death of male in his 30’s in a house in the rural village of Pallaskenry in County Limerick on 30 December 2017.
Gardaí were called to the scene shortly before 5pm on Saturday when they discovered the body of a male in a house. The area was immediately sealed off for a technical examination. It’s believed that the male was stabbed several times.
Today, following the conclusion of a post mortem examination, they released a new statement confirmed that the investigating Gardaí at Newcastle West have now launched a murder investigation.
A 29-year-old man arrested in connection with this investigation remains in custody.
Gardai have renewed their appeal for witnesses or anyone with information to contact the Gardai in Newcastlewest on 061 393102, the Garda confidential line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.
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