Man due in court in connection with Ashling Murphy investigation

A man arrested yesterday as part of the investigation into the fatal assault on Ashling Murphy is due to appear before a special sitting of Tullamore District Court this evening (Wednesday)

A statement from the Gardai said they had charged the man, aged in his 30s, and that he's due before the court at 8.15pm.

A second male who was arrested under the provisions of Section 30 Offences Against the State Act 1939 has been released without charge from Garda custody and a file is to be prepared for the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions.