Second man arrested in Ashling Murphy murder probe
Another man remains in custody as part of the investigation into the death of the 23-year-old teacher in Co Offaly.
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.Irish police have arrested a second man in the investigation into the death of 23-year-old teacher Ashling Murphy
Garda said on Wednesday that a second man, aged in his 30s, has been arrested and is being questioned in relation to the potential withholding of information.
The man is being held at a garda station in the east of the country.
Another man remains in custody on suspicion of murdering Ms Murphy in Tullamore, Co Offaly.
The man, who is aged in his 30s, was arrested on Tuesday in Co Offaly.
Irish police said the man is still being questioned at Tullamore Garda station.
The arrest was made after police renewed an appeal for information, saying “significant progress” had been made with their investigation.
The body of Ms Murphy, a talented musician and teacher, was found on the banks of the Grand Canal in Tullamore last Wednesday.
Large crowds gathered in the village of Mountbolus and outside St Brigid’s Church where her funeral was held on Tuesday.
Mourners included Irish president Michael D Higgins and Irish premier Micheal Martin.
Vigils have been held across Ireland and the world to remember Ms Murphy and to call for a change in tackling gender-based violence.