Gardai make another arrest in Ashling Murphy investigation

By PA

Gardai investigating the murder of Ashling Murphy have made another arrest in connection with the case.

The man in his 30s is being questioned on suspicion of witholding information from the investigation.

He is being held in a police station in the the east of the country.

The man arrested yesterday on suspicion of murder, also in his 30s, remains in police custody in 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.