File Sent To DPP In Case Of Teenager Accused Of Murder In Offaly

Lorna Woodnutt was killed in September.

A file has been sent to the DPP in the case of a teenager accused of murdering a woman in Offaly.

Lorna Woodnutt was killed at a location in the county on September 29th.

The teenager appeared at a sitting of Tullamore District Court earlier via videolink.

Gardaí said a file has been sent to the DPP, and while a book of evidence is being prepared - it's unlikely to be ready until February or March.

Officers had applied for the teenager to be remanded in detention until December 20th - which was consented to by the accused solicitors

The appearance before Tullamore District Court on December 20th will again be by video link.

More from Midlands News

Download Our App