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14/08/2007
Murder Investigation Launched After Fatal Sligo Assault
A murder investigation has been launched by Gardai in Co. Sligo after a man died following an assault.
Tony Ward, 23, was attacked on Joe McDonnell Drive around 1:15am on Monday morning.
He was taken to Sligo General Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
A post-mortem revealed that he died from severe head injuries, caused by a sharp implement such as a hatchet.
According to reports, Gardai are examining whether the attack is linked to a row between two traveller families who had settled in the town.
However, Garda have said that they are keeping an open mind about the motive for the attack.
(KMcA/SP)
Tony Ward, 23, was attacked on Joe McDonnell Drive around 1:15am on Monday morning.
He was taken to Sligo General Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
A post-mortem revealed that he died from severe head injuries, caused by a sharp implement such as a hatchet.
According to reports, Gardai are examining whether the attack is linked to a row between two traveller families who had settled in the town.
However, Garda have said that they are keeping an open mind about the motive for the attack.
(KMcA/SP)
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