Man charged in connection with playground death in Bray
William Moorehouse was injured on the evening of 19 January 2024 in an incident on Bogall Road near a playground in Ballywaltrim, Bray, and later died from his injuries. Patrick Fitzpatrick, 33, of Old Court, Bray, was charged with his murder, and James Fell, 24, from Fassaroe, Bray, was charged with production of articles likely to cause harm and violent disorder, with both appearing before Arklow District Court alongside a teenager. On 24 April 2025, Kris Kiggins, of no fixed abode, was arrested at Bray Garda Station and charged with violent disorder and production of an article capable of inflicting serious injury. He made no reply when the charges were put to him at Bray District Court, and Judge David Kenedy refused bail, remanding him in custody to appear via video link on 1 May.
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Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- William Moorehouse was injured in an incident near a playground in Ballywaltrim, Bray, and later died from his injuries.
- Where
- The incident occurred on Bogall Road near a playground in Ballywaltrim, Bray, County Wicklow.
- When
- The incident took place on the evening of 19 January 2024.
- Investigation
- Det. Garda Ryan O'Neill arrested Kris Kiggins at Bray Garda Station on 24 April 2025.
- Charges
- Patrick Fitzpatrick, 33, of Old Court, Bray, was charged with the murder of William Moorehouse.
- James Fell, 24, from Fassaroe, Bray, was charged with production of articles likely to cause harm and violent disorder.
- Kris Kiggins, of no fixed abode, was charged with violent disorder and production of an article capable of inflicting serious injury.
- In court
- Two men and a teenager had earlier appeared before Arklow District Court in connection with the death.
- Kris Kiggins made no reply when the charges were put to him at Bray District Court.
- Judge David Kenedy refused bail and remanded Kris Kiggins in custody to appear via video link on 1 May 2025.
10 statements extracted from the articles
- whatWilliam Moorehouse later died from his injuries. (irishmirror.ie)
- whereThe incident occurred on Bogall Road near a playground in Ballywaltrim, Bray. (irishmirror.ie)
- whenThe incident took place on the evening of 19 January 2024. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationDet. Garda Ryan O'Neill arrested the accused at Bray Garda Station. (irishmirror.ie)
- chargeKris Kiggins was charged with violent disorder and production of an article capable of inflicting serious injury. (irishmirror.ie)
- chargeJames Fell, 24, from Fassaroe, Bray, was charged with production of articles likely to cause harm and violent disorder. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtThe accused made 'no reply' when the charges were put to him. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtJudge David Kenedy refused bail and remanded the accused in custody to appear via video link on 1 May. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtPatrick Fitzpatrick, 33, of Old Court, Bray, was charged with the murder of William Moorehouse. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtTwo men and a teenager had earlier appeared before Arklow District Court in connection with the death. (irishmirror.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 24 Apr2025Man charged in connection with playground death in Bray
Kris Kiggins charged and remanded in custody at Bray District Court; article also notes that Patrick Fitzpatrick (charged with murder), James Fell, and a juvenile had earlier appeared at Arklow District Court in connection with the same death.
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