#WATCH Limerick man charged over murder of Romanian

Desmond Coyle Apt 8 Davis Street Limerick originally from Garryowen Limerick pictured leaving Limerick District Court after he was charged with the murder of Calo Carpaci in Limerick on Wednesday Picture Credit: Brian Gavin Press 22
Desmond Coyle Apt 8 Davis Street Limerick originally from Garryowen Limerick pictured leaving Limerick District Court after he was charged with the murder of Calo Carpaci in Limerick on Wednesday
Picture Credit: Brian Gavin Press 22

A 59-YEAR old Limerick man has appeared at Limerick District Court charged with the murder of a Romanian national in the city last Wednesday.

Desmond Coyle, who is originally from Garryowen but with an address at Apartment 8, 10 Davis Street, Limerick, has been charged with the murder of 58-year-old Calo Carpaci at Roches Row, Limerick on May 24 last.

The accused was arrested, charged and cautioned by Detective Sergeant Arthur Ryan of Henry Street Garda Station on Thursday night ahead of this morning’s court appearance.

Defence solicitor Ted McCarthy, told Judge Mary Larkin that as the accused was charged with murder, a bail application could not be put before the court and was a matter for the High Court in Cloverhill.

After a legal aid certificate was granted, Mr McCarthy sought that the 59-year-old receive all necessary medical assistance at Limerick Prison.

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The scene at Roches Row in Limerick last Wednesday

A psychiatric examination and report relating to the accused should also be carried out Mr McCarthy said.

Desmond Coyle was remanded in custody to appear before the court, via video link, next Tuesday.

Carl Carpaci died as a result of fatal stab wounds suffered during the course of a dispute on Roches Row at lunchtime last Wednesday and was pronounced dead at University Hospital Limerick.

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