Murder accused remanded in custody

AMIDST heightened security and strong garda presence, 23-year-old James Dillon, was before a packed sitting of Limerick District court this Wednesday on foot of murder charges relating to the killing of businessman Roy Collins on Holy Thursday, at the Coin Castle Amusement arcade, adjacent to The Steering Wheel Pub in Roxboro.

Dressed in black hoodie, white t-shirt and jeans, a clearly dishevelled looking James Dillon, of no fixed abode, but of Limerick City, said nothing at the two minute court sitting.

Solicitor for the accused, John Herbert, addressed the court and requested a four week adjournment.

Inspector Tom O’Connor, Roxboro Garda Station, noted that a second set of charges was before the court.

Detective Paul Madden had previously given evidence in court last Thursday, and the accused made no reply when formally charged at Henry Street garda station following an extended period of detention.

The accused was remanded in custody to Limerick prison and both matters were adjourned to Limerick District Court on May 20, at 10.30am sitting.