The number of violent deaths in Limerick over the past three weeks has risen to five with the death of a young man in hospital in Cork yesterday.
Mr Jonathan Edwards (21), from Abbeyvale, Corbally, was assaulted with an iron bar at St Ita's Street, St Mary's Park, on August 28th. He was removed to the Mid-Western Regional Hospital and then transferred to Cork University Hospital.
He was on life-support since the incident and died at 9.30 a.m. yesterday. A 17-year-old youth has already been charged with assaulting him, causing him serious harm. It is understood more serious charges are likely to be brought following his death.
Meanwhile, Supt Tony Kennelly, of Henry Street Garda station, said they were making good progress in relation to the other fatal incidents in the city and gardai were getting "very good co-operation from the public".
Mr Brian Hanley (20), from Beechcourt House, Meelick, Co Clare, died from a single stab wound to the chest early on August 26th. The attack took place during an argument which broke out in a pub and ended in tragedy at Cregan Avenue, Killeely.
Mr Eric Leamy (19), St Munchin's Street, died from a single stab wound during a row at Lee Estate, Island Road, at 12.35 a.m. on August 28th. The national Bureau of Criminal Investigation is helping local gardai with their investigations.