Ireland Bray schools closed as Gardaí investigate suspected murder
On 19 January 2025, a passer-by found the body of William Moorhouse, a 35-year-old man, in a playground in the Ballywaltrim area of Bray, Co Wicklow, just after 6pm. He was pronounced dead at the scene, and it is believed he had stab wounds, with Gardaí suspecting he was stabbed during an argument. Two Bray schools have been closed by emergency order while Gardaí investigate a suspected murder, with a senior investigating officer appointed and an incident room set up at Bray Garda Station. As of the 20 January report, no arrests had been made and Gardaí were appealing for witnesses.
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Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Two schools in Bray have been closed by emergency order while Gardaí investigate a suspected murder.
- Gardaí are investigating the death of William Moorhouse, a 35-year-old man, as a suspected murder.
- Where
- The body was found in a playground in the Ballywaltrim area of Bray, Co Wicklow.
- Investigators are examining the area near Bray School Project National School.
- When
- A passer-by discovered the body just after 6pm on 19 January 2025.
- Cause
- It is believed the man sustained stab wounds.
- Gardaí suspect the victim was likely stabbed during an argument.
- Other details
- Emergency services were called and the man was pronounced dead at the scene.
- Nearby St. Fergal's national school was also to be closed that day.
- Investigation
- The scene has been preserved for forensic examination.
- A senior investigating officer has been appointed to lead the murder investigation.
- An incident room has been set up at Bray Garda Station.
- Gardaí from Bray station have appealed for witnesses or anyone with information to contact them.
- No arrests had been made as of the 20 January report.
11 statements extracted from the articles
- whatTwo schools in Bray have been closed by emergency order while Gardaí investigate a suspected murder. (gript.ie)
- whereInvestigators are examining the area near Bray School Project National School. (gript.ie)
- whenThe body was discovered in a playground in the Ballywaltrim area just after 6pm on the previous day, by a passer-by. (gript.ie)
- causeIt is believed the man sustained stab wounds. (gript.ie)
- causeGardaí suspect the victim was likely stabbed during an argument. (gript.ie)
- investigationThe scene has been preserved for forensic examination and a senior investigating officer has been appointed to lead the murder investigation. (gript.ie)
- investigationAn incident room has been set up at Bray Garda Station and no arrests have yet been made. (gript.ie)
- investigationGardaí from Bray station have appealed for witnesses or anyone with information to contact them. (gript.ie)
- otherThe victim has been identified as 35-year-old William Moorhouse. (gript.ie)
- otherEmergency services were called and the man was pronounced dead at the scene. (gript.ie)
- otherNearby St. Fergal's national school was also to be closed that day. (gript.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 20 Jan2025Wicklow schools closed as Gardaí launch murder investigation - Gript
Original report of the Bray killing. Identifies the victim as William Moorhouse, gives the discovery time and place, says he is believed to have been stabbed, notes the schools closed and the incident room, and records that no arrests had been made.
victim, William Moorhouse, 35, male, non-irish (judged from name)William Moorhouse