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Update - Fatal stabbing in Drogheda, Louth on the 1/1/14

Gardaí at Drogheda are now investigating the murder of Wayne McQuillan, 30 years, of Marian Park, Drogheda, Co Louth, having considered the results of a post mortem which took place at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda, this afternoon, 1st January 2014.

A 40 year old female remains in Garda custody at Drogheda Garda Station detained under the provisions of Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984 having been arrested this morning at Rathmullen Park, Drogheda, in connection with this investigation.

 
Investigating Gardaí continue to appeal for witnesses to contact Drogheda Garda Station on 041 9874200, the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.

 

Garda Press Office

Gardaí at Drogheda are investigating the circumstances surrounding an incident where a male, 30 years, was fatally injured as a result of being stabbed.

The incident occurred in the Rathmullen Park area, Drogheda, on 1st January 2014 at approximately 1.45am.

A female, 40 years, has been arrested in connection with the investigation and is currently detained at Drogheda Garda Station under the provisions of Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984.

The injured party was taken to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda, where he was later pronounced dead. A post mortem is to be arranged.

Investigating Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to contact Drogheda Garda Station on 041 9874200, the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.