Midlands Gardaí Issue Online Dating Advice Following Sligo Murder

Gardaí are investigating if the victim met his attacker on a dating site.

Gardai are investigating if two men found dead in separate murders in Sligo met their attacker online.

Last night, 58 year old Michael Snee was discovered at his home on Connaughton Road, a day after the remains of 42-year-old Aidan Moffitt were found at Cartron Heights.

Two separate murder investigations have been launched, and a man in his early 20s has been arrested.

Chief Superintendent Aidan Glackin from Sligo Garda Station says officers are also analysing another incident in the Sligo area recently: 

Justice Minister says attacks motivated by hate should be behind us.

Helen McEntee wants laws stopping homophobic attacks to be brought forward in a matter of weeks:

Meanwhile, Gardaí in the midlands are urging people to be cautious when meeting up with anyone from a dating site. 

Sergeant John McWalters, Crime Prevention Officer in Westmeath, says the first few dates should be in public place:

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