07/03/2012

Man Charged Over Murdered Pensioner

A 29-year-old man has been charged with the murder of pensioner Edward Boylan in Dublin in January this year.

Mr Boylan, 74, was attacked and stabbed at his home in Ravensdale Close, Kimmage.

Fire fighters were called to a blaze at his home when his body was discovered.

The suspect is being detained at Crumlin Garda Station.

(CD/GK)

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