Third person arrested by gardaí investigating murder of Timothy Hourihane

Gardaí have arrested a woman as part of their investigation into the murder of Timothy Hourihane in Cork.

Third person arrested by gardaí investigating murder of Timothy Hourihane

Gardaí have arrested a woman as part of their investigation into the murder of Timothy Hourihane in Cork.

She is the third preson to be arrested in relation to the case.

The woman, in her 30s, was arrested in Cork this morning.

She is currently detained under section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984 at the Bridewell Garda Station.

She can be held for up to 24 hours.

Two men had been arrested in connection with the murder in December.

Mr Hourihane died following an assault at Mardyke Walk on October 13 in 2019.

Mr Hourihane had been sleeping in a tented village on the parkland site on the banks of the River Lee.

more courts articles

Man admits killing Irish pensioner (87) on mobility scooter in London Man admits killing Irish pensioner (87) on mobility scooter in London
Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson arrives at court to face sex charges Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson arrives at court to face sex charges
Case against Jeffrey Donaldson to be heard in court Case against Jeffrey Donaldson to be heard in court

More in this section

Coronavirus - Fri Oct 23, 2020 Doubt cast on claims majority of asylum seekers in Ireland had crossed border
Newsnight complaint Three men set to go on trial for murder of journalist Lyra McKee
Tornadoes kill four people in Oklahoma Tornadoes kill four people in Oklahoma
War_map
Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited