Man held over fatal Leitrim stabbing had been friends with deceased, court told

A man detained in connection with a fatal knife attack in County Leitrim was previously on friendly terms with the person who died, it has emerged.

Man held over fatal Leitrim stabbing had been friends with deceased, court told

A man taken into custody following a deadly stabbing incident in County Leitrim had known the deceased socially, according to reports.

Gardaí arrested the suspect as part of their investigation into the fatal knife assault. It has since emerged that the detained individual and the victim were acquainted with one another and had been friends.

The killing occurred in the Leitrim area, prompting a murder probe by investigating officers. Further details about the circumstances surrounding the attack or any court proceedings have not been disclosed at this stage.

Source: Irish Independent

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