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Case No. 5161Fatal assault · Co. Limerick · 19 Jul 2022

Man in his 50s charged over fatal assault of woman in Rathkeale, Co Limerick

Gardaí have arrested and charged a man in his 50s over the fatal assault of a woman at a residence in Rathkeale, Co Limerick, on 19 July 2022. He is scheduled to appear before Limerick District Court on 10 September 2024.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court1 Sep
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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  • whatGardaí have arrested and charged a man in his 50s over the fatal assault of a woman. (garda.ie)
  • whereThe incident happened at a residence in Rathkeale, Co. Limerick. (garda.ie)
  • whereThe woman was discovered at a residence in Cois Deel, Rathkeale, County Limerick. (garda.ie)
  • whenThe incident happened on Tuesday, 19 July 2022. (garda.ie)
  • whenThe woman was discovered at about 8:30pm on 19 July 2022. (garda.ie)
  • investigationThe scene at Cois Deel was preserved and a technical examination was carried out. (garda.ie)
  • investigationA post-mortem examination was conducted by the State Pathologist, Dr Margaret Bolster. (garda.ie)
  • investigationGardaí said an incident had occurred earlier that evening in the Windmill Street area of Limerick, and the deceased may have frequented a residence there. (garda.ie)
  • courtThe man is scheduled to appear before Limerick District Court on 10 September 2024. (garda.ie)
  • otherThe woman was taken to University Hospital Limerick, where she died on 20 July 2022. (garda.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 1 Sep2024
    In courtgarda.ie, follow-up
    Update (3) Court Appearance: Death of a Woman in Unexplained Circumstances, Co. Limerick, Tuesday, 19th July 2022

    Update (3) on a garda.ie court appearance notice, issued 10 September 2024, which refers to earlier witness appeals. It reports the arrest and charge of a man in his 50s and his scheduled appearance at Limerick District Court. The victim is not named.

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