BREAKING: Man due in court this evening over murder

A man in his 30s is due to appear before a special sitting of Athlone District Court this evening charged in connection with the discovery of the body of Patryck Krupa in Athlone on Friday.

 

A 20 year old man, who was arrested last night, remains in custody in Athlone Garda Station.

The body of 23 year old Patryck Krupa was discovered partially submerged in water at the Shannon at Bogganfin near the Athlone bypass at 8.25pm on Friday.

Two other men who had been arrested in the early hours of Saturday morning have been released without charge and a file will be prepared for the DPP.

A post mortem was carried out on the deceased man yesterday.