GARDAÍ HAVE RENEWED their appeal for information into the death of Peter Murphy, who was found dead in his Cork home in February.
The body of Peter Murphy, aged 37, was discovered by his landlord in his rented house in Shanavoher, Bweeng, on Saturday, 7 February at 1pm.
A post mortem examination was carried out at Cork University Hospital by the assistant State Pathologist Dr Margot Bolster and established that Murphy died from injuries inflicted as a result of an assault.
Peter Murphy was last seen alive at his home at Shanavoher, Bweeng on Thursday 5 February at approximately 2.30pm.
Mallow
Gardaí are renewing their appeal for information from the public today and said an incident room has been established at Mallow Garda Station.
Gardaí said the investigation into his death is ongoing and to date over 200 witnesses have been interviewed. In excess of 1200 hours of CCTV has also been reviewed.
Speaking at Mallow Garda Station today Superintendent Patrick Mc Carthy said gardaí in Mallow are still actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of Peter Murphy.
“Numerous enquiries have been undertaken and witnesses interviewed since the investigation commenced and I would like to thank the public in the Mallow/Bweeng area for their assistance to date. I would urge anyone with any information in relation to Peter’s death to contact the incident room at Mallow Garda Station or Crimestoppers.”
Gardaí are particularly interested in speaking to those who travelled the Ballysimon Cross to Shanavoher Road between 2pm on 5 February and 1.30pm on 7 February.
Anyone with information are urged to contact them at Mallow Garda Station on 022 31450, Crimestoppers 1800 250025, The Garda Confidential Line 1800 666111 or any Garda Station.
To embed this post, copy the code below on your site
have your say