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Tullamore in shock following murder of young teacher

Jan 13, 2022 07:39 By Shannonside News
Tullamore in shock following murder of young teacher
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The incident took place yesterday afternoon.

A man in his 40s remains in custody this morning in connection with the murder of a young teacher in Co. Offaly.

The 22-year-old, named locally as Ashling Murphy, was attacked in Tullamore yesterday afternoon.

An area along the Grand Canal remained sealed off in the town overnight following the attack on the 22-year-old school teacher.

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Its believed the woman, Ashling Murphy, was exercising along the canal between Boland's Lock and Digby Bridge when she was attacked.

A man in his 40s has been arrested, and remains in custody at Tullamore Garda station this morning.

Gardaí believe it was a random attack and do not believe the victim and the man in custody knew each other.

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Gardaí are appealing for anyone with any information to contact them.

In particular, Gardaí are appealing to anyone who was in the Cappincur/Canal walk area of Tullamore before 4pm yesterday to contact them at Tullamore Garda Station.

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