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02/11/2016
Man Arrested Over Fatal Stabbing In Longford
A 24-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a fatal stabbing in Longford.
The victim, believed to be in his early 30's, was discovered with chest wounds in the Great Water Street area at around 11.50am on Tuesday, 01 November. He was taken to Mullingar Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
The suspect was arrested in the Longford area on Tuesday and is currently detained at Longford Garda station under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984.
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses.
(LM)
The victim, believed to be in his early 30's, was discovered with chest wounds in the Great Water Street area at around 11.50am on Tuesday, 01 November. He was taken to Mullingar Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
The suspect was arrested in the Longford area on Tuesday and is currently detained at Longford Garda station under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984.
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses.
(LM)
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