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Sunday World
a day ago
- Sunday World
Chief suspect in murder of Josephine Ray (89) is rearrested over new information
He was previously arrested last August as well as a woman aged in her 50's who was very well known to him and the frail victim in the disturbing case. The chief suspect for the murder of 89-year-old Josephine (Joan) Ray in Co Tipperary last year has been rearrested by gardai who have received key new information in the case. This is being put to the suspect by Co Tipperary by detectives today after the suspect's arrest in Co Limerick this morning. He was previously arrested last August as well as a woman aged in her 50's who was known to him and the frail victim in the disturbing case. The arrested man has previously given media interviews in which he strongly denied any involvement in the great-grandmother's death. They were arrested last year on the same day as the popular victim's funeral. Josephine Ray News in 90 Seconds - Thursday, July 3 After being released without charge by gardai, the couple left Nenagh and relocated to the nearby city of Limerick. They claimed in media interviews that it was no longer sage for them to stay in the Co Tipperary town. Sources say that gardai are now hopeful of getting a charge in the case. Josephine Ray Gardaí have been following a definite line of inquiry in the case and had tracked the movements of the chief suspect before his initial arrest. It is understood that blood was found at the scene and the elderly local lady had sustained a facial injury. She was discovered with severe bruising to her face and blood was found close to her body. It is understood that a pillow seized as part of the probe and was the subject to full forensic examination. Gardai were called to a 'disturbance' at the house where Ms Ray was murdered less than 24 hours before her body was discovered in her bed. Gardaí had also been called to the great-grandmother's home on several occasions in the months before her death to deal with "a number of different alleged complaints". Tributes later appeared online to the victim who was described as 'a vulnerable lady' including by her grandson, Daniel Ray O'Brien who discovered her body after neighbours raised the alarm. "My poor poor poor granny, I loved you so much. God please let there be justice. The system failed her too many times please don't let it happen during her death too,' he posted on Facebook. A man and woman in their 50s who had been quizzed by gardai at the time were later released without charge with a file to be prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions. A Garda spokesperson said this morning: 'Gardaí in Nenagh continue to investigate all the circumstances surrounding the death of a woman, whose body was discovered at a residence at St Joseph's Park, Nenagh, County Tipperary, on the afternoon of Sunday, August 4, 2024. 'A male in his 50s was arrested today, Thursday 3rd July 2025 in relation to this investigation. 'He is currently being detained under the provisions of Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984.' Gardai added that investigations are 'ongoing'
Irish Independent
2 days ago
- Irish Independent
Man (50s) arrested by gardaí investigating murder of Josephine Ray (89) in Tipperary last year
The man, in his 50s, is being held in relation to the death of the great-grandmother (89) whose body was discovered at her home at St Joseph's Park, Nenagh, on the afternoon of Sunday, August 4. Gardaí had been called to the property where Ms Ray lived on a number of occasions over the last number of months to deal with what sources said were 'a number of different alleged complaints'. She was discovered with severe bruising to her face and blood was found close to her body. A man and woman in their 50s who had been quizzed by gardai at the time were later released without charge with a file to be prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions. A Garda spokesperson said this morning: 'Gardaí in Nenagh continue to investigate all the circumstances surrounding the death of a woman, whose body was discovered at a residence at St Joseph's Park, Nenagh, County Tipperary, on the afternoon of Sunday, August 4, 2024. 'A male in his 50s was arrested today, Thursday 3rd July 2025 in relation to this investigation. 'He is currently being detained under the provisions of Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984.'
The Journal
25-06-2025
- The Journal
Gardaí continue to question suspect in 'deliberate' hit-and-run killing of man in Balbriggan
GARDAÍ ARE CONTINUING to question a suspect arrested after a man was allegedly deliberately mowed down in a feud-related hit-and-run killing in north county Dublin. The victim, a man in his 30s, named locally as Mircea Rostas, died on Monday on Railway Street, Balbriggan shortly after 9pm. He had been hit by a car. Mircea was working as a delivery driver, it is understood. A video circulating on messaging apps showed the immediate aftermath – a young man can be seen with a hurley stating to onlookers there was 'beef' between groups in the area. Local people attempted to give first aid to the man who was lying lifeless on the street, while other people arrive in a car in a distressed state. Others stood nearby filming the scene. There was then a series of follow-up outbreaks of violence, with disturbances across the area including a fight between two groups at the local garda station. Sources have confirmed that the death is part of a feud between members of the Roma community in the area. It is understood there was a serious assault as part of the same dispute in recent weeks. Advertisement A major garda operation in the area after the incident led to the discovery of the black BMW car gardaí suspect was driven in the attack. Gardaí arrested a man in his 40s and he was detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act – he can be held for a maximum of 24 hours which excludes rest periods. Today, gardaí will make the decision on whether they have enough evidence to contact the Director of Public Prosecutions to seek a direction to charge or release the man. A post-mortem examination was carried out by the Office of the State Pathologist at Dublin City Mortuary, gardaí said. Gardaí have also said that the area was fully examined by the Garda Technical Bureau and Garda Forensic Collision Investigators. The road has since reopened to traffic. Detectives have begun trawling for CCTV footage in the area and interviewing witnesses. Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the incident to come forward, and have appealed for people not to share footage of the incident online. Any road users or pedestrians who may have camera footage, including dash-cam footage, from the area at the time are asked to make it available to Gardaí. Anyone with information is asked to contact Balbriggan Garda Station on 01 666 4500, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station. Readers like you are keeping these stories free for everyone... A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation. Learn More Support The Journal
Sunday World
25-06-2025
- Sunday World
Woman allegedly abducted from Kildare home is rescued by gardaí
Detectives are investigating if the suspected kidnapping was 'directed' by another woman A woman was allegedly abducted from a home in Kildare and held captive for around 90 minutes before being rescued by gardaí in south Dublin. Detectives are investigating if the suspected kidnapping was directed by another woman over a personal dispute with the victim. During the woman's ordeal her captors warned her they would take her to a cemetery in the capital while also demanding money from her. Gardaí were alerted to the incident that began in the Castletown area of Celbridge, Co Kildare, at around 10pm on Monday. They received reports that a woman had forced her way into a house in the area before dragging the victim out. The victim was bundled into a car containing two male passengers before it was driven away at high speed. An alert for the Volkswagen involved was put out to gardaí in the eastern region and Dublin, notifying them of the suspected kidnapping. Officers had also received information that the group were planning to bring the woman to a cemetery in south Dublin. Around 90 minutes after the incident in Celbridge, gardaí came across the suspect vehicle in the Tallaght area. It was brought to a halt by local units and the woman was found unharmed in the back seat and freed. Demands for money were made from the victim Two of the occupants, the female driver and a male passenger, both aged in their 30s, were arrested and taken to a garda station in the eastern region. They were both being held last night on suspicion of false imprisonment. They can be questioned for up to 24 hours before they must either be charged or released from custody pending a file being sent to the Director of Public Prosecutions. The offence of false imprisonment carries a maximum sentence of life imprisonment on conviction. Photo: Stock image News in 90 Seconds - June 25th Gardaí are also investigating if the female suspect was the instigator of the incident. A source said: 'The suspicion is that the female suspect was the instigator in this and is essentially the chief suspect, the one directing this. 'Demands for money were made from the victim, and this is being treated as a targeted incident. 'Thankfully, gardaí intervened before the woman was physically harmed and the gardaí involved have to be commended for bringing this to a safe conclusion very quickly.' A garda spokesperson said they were continuing to investigate the alleged false imprisonment incident on Monday night.
Irish Examiner
23-06-2025
- Politics
- Irish Examiner
Man charged with vandalising Taoiseach's office in Cork released on bail
A 34-year-old man gave an undertaking to stay away from the constituency office of An Taoiseach Micheál Martin in Cork after he was arrested and charged with causing criminal damage by daubing it with slogans. Sergeant Chris Cahil arrested Thomas Heising of Frankfield Terrace, Summerhill South, Cork, on the night Saturday, June 21, and charged him on the following day with causing criminal damage. On Monday the defendant was brought before Judge Mary Dorgan at Cork District Court. There was no objection to bail being granted to the accused. Judge Dorgan adjourned the case until July 28, on the application of Sergeant Aisling Murphy, to allow time for directions from the Director of Public Prosecutions. Bail Bail conditions require him to sign on twice weekly at Anglesea Street garda station between the hours of 9am and 9pm, reside at the Summerhill South address and stay away from the environs of the constituency office of An Taoiseach, Micheál Martin at 137 Evergreen Road, Turner's Cross, Cork. He is also required to have no contact, direct or indirect, including on social medial platforms, with An Taoiseach, Micheál Martin TD, or any staff members of the constituency office and engage in no commentary, including on social media platforms, in respect of matters before the court. These were the conditions required by the prosecution. Shane Collins-Daly, solicitor, said the accused man agreed to all of these conditions. Charge The charge states that: 'On May 27 at 137 Evergreen Road, Turner's Cross, Cork, he did without lawful excuse damage property, to wit, the walls, door and windowsill of 137 Evergreen Road, intending to damage such property or being reckless as to whether such property would be damaged, contrary to Section 2(1) of the Criminal Damage Act, 1991.' It was previously reported that the office was vandalised with the words related to Israel and Palestine including the words, 'Zionist pawn', written on a window, as well as red paint daubed on the walls.
