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Update 2: Murder of Christopher Mooney, Broomfield, Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan. 1st December, 2022.

Issue Date: 2 December 2022

Gardaí continue to investigate the murder of Christopher Mooney, 60 years, that occurred at his home at Knockreagh Lower, Broomfield, Co. Monaghan, on Thursday morning 1st December, 2022.

The post mortem has been completed, the results of which will not be disclosed for operational reasons but An Garda Síochána can confirm Christopher Mooney suffered a violent death.

Investigations are ongoing under the direction of a Senior Investigating Officer based at Castleblayney. A Family Liaison Officer has been appointed and continues to keep the family informed of this investigation.

No spokesperson is available at this time.

Gardaí continue to appeal for anyone who was in the Broomfield area between 5:00am and 6:45am on the morning of Thursday 1st December, 2022 particularly anyone with mobile phone footage or dashcam footage, to contact Castleblayney Garda Station on 042 974 0668 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800-666-111.