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Man charged – Eoghan and Ruairi Chada Murder investigation

A man is charged in connection with the murder of Eoghan Chada and Ruairi Chada on the 1st August 2013

Gardai in Westport investigating the murders of 10-year-old Eoghan Chada and 5-year-old Ruairi Chada have charged a male (in his 40's) in connection with the deaths.

He will appear before a special sitting of Swinford District Ct at  9pm this evening the 1st August 2013.
 
 
Previous press release.

 

Garda Press Office.

 

A man aged in his 40's has been arrested by Gardai investigating the murders of 10-year-old Eoghan Chada and 5-year-old Ruairi Chada.

He was arrested earlier today in Castlebar and is currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984, at Westport Garda Station.


Gardai wish to thank members of the public who have contacted the incident room at Westport Garda Station in relation to the investigation to date and continue to appeal for information.


Gardai are appealing to the business community, particularly owners of service stations and fast food outlets, to review their C.C.T.V. footage in respect of a dark green Ford Focus car registration number 06 CW 238 between the hours of 6.30pm on Sunday evening 28th July and 3.30pm on Monday 29th July.


Anyone with information is asked to contact Westport Garda Station on 098-50230 or the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111.