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Woman Who Died In Attack In Tullamore Has Been Named

Thursday, 13 January 2022 07:52

It's understood she did not know the attacker.

The woman killed in an attack in Tullamore yesterday has been named locally.

Ashling Murphy, a primary school teacher aged in her early 20s, was attacked while jogging along the banks of the Grand Canal.

A garda investigation into the fatal assault continues this morning.

The incident occurred along The Grand Canal Way between Tullamore town and Digby bridge near Cappincur around 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon.

Two people walking along the canal  attempted to disturb an attack.

The victim's body remained at the scene until 9 o'clock last night so that a technical examination could take place.

A man in his 40s remains in the custody at Tullamore Garda Station.

Gardaí believe Ashling did not know her attacker and are appealing for anyone who was in the area - which is popular location for walkers - at the time to come forward.

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