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Two Charged With Burglary Offences After Mans Body Found In Cork

A second person arrested by Gardai investigating the murder of a man in Cork city has been charged w...
Niall Colbert
Niall Colbert

12:16 PM - 12 Sep 2019



Two Charged With Burglary Offe...

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Two Charged With Burglary Offences After Mans Body Found In Cork

Niall Colbert
Niall Colbert

12:16 PM - 12 Sep 2019



A second person arrested by Gardai investigating the murder of a man in Cork city has been charged with a burglary offence.

The man's sister - 52-year old Helen Jones - was brought before Cork District Court this evening while 41-year old Keith O'Hara was in court this morning.

Helen Jones and Keith OHara - both with an address at Cahergal Avenue, Mayfield were arrested by gardai investigating the murder of 55-year old Paul Jones who was found dead in his home on the Bandon Road last Saturday.

Helen Jones was brought before Cork District Court this evening charged with aggravated burglary at Paul Jones's house on September 4th and that she had a knife with her at the time.

She made no reply to the charge and no application for bail was made in court.

Earlier today - Keith O'Hara was before Cork District Court charged with entering Mr Jones home as a trespasser with intent to commit an assault causing harm.

The two accused have been remanded in custody until September 19th.

The court also heard that Helen Jones had been sick during her detention and her solicitor asked that she receive any necessary medical treatment while in custody.



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