29/05/2012

Man Arrested In Connection With The Death Of Siobhan Stapelton

A man has been arrested in connection with the murder of 51-year-old Siobhan Stapelton on 25th May.

She was found at her house in Glebe Lodge Kilfane, Thomastown, with severe head injuries and was later pronounced dead as a result of her injuries.

The man, in his 30's, was arrested in the Thomastown area and is being detained at Thomastown Garda station.

(CD/GK)

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