#BREAKING: Man charged in relation to Limerick fatal assault

The late Alan Bourke

GARDAÍ investigating the fatal assault that claimed the life of Alan Bourke at the Colbert Station Plaza, Parnell Street in Limerick City on Good Friday, April 15 have charged one man in relation to the incident.

The man, who is aged in his 30s, is due to appear before a special sitting of Ennis District Court today (Saturday) at 5pm.

A second man, also aged in his 30s, who was also arrested yesterday, remains detained in Henry Street Garda Station under the provisions of Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984.

Investigations are ongoing.

The late Mr Bourke, who represented Ireland in rugby and soccer, was buried yesterday afternoon in Castlemungret Cemetery, following Requiem Mass in St. Mary’s Church.

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