New Years Eve Murder Court Appearance

Gardaí have arrested a 38 year old man following an investigation into a fatal stabbing in Ballyjamesduff in Co. Cavan on New Years 2017. The man is due in court in connection with the murder of 40 year old Marek Swider. The man was arrested on the 4th of January 2018 in Cork City. He appeared before the Cavan District Court on the 5th of January.

Gardaí investigating the murder of a 40-year-old man in Ballyjamesduff on the 31st December 2017 have arrested a 38-year-old man in connection with this investigation.

He was arrested in Cork City centre early this morning (4/1/18) and is currently detained at the Bridewell Garda Station in Cork under the provisions of Section 4 – Criminal Justice Act 1984.

Investigations are continuing.

Gardaí in Bailieboro Co Cavan have now launched a murder investigation following the conclusion of a post mortem examination yesterday, Monday 1st January 2018 on the body of a 40-year-old man.

Gardai at Bailieboro, Co Cavan investigating a fatal stabbing which occurred at Dublin Street, Ballyjamesduff at approximately 11pm last night, Sunday 31st December 2017 are making a further appeal for information from the public.

1. Anyone who was driving on the Dublin road, Ballyjamesduff between 10.30pm and 12 midnight on the 31st December and who may have had a dash cam in operation.

2. To the Polish community or any member of the public who may any information whatsoever.

To contact Gardai in Bailieboro on 042-9694570 , The Garda Confidential Telephone Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.

The deceased is a Polish national and Gardai have been in contact with his family in Poland and a Family Liaison Officer has been appointed. The post mortem has concluded and for operational reasons the results are not being disclosed at this stage.

Gardai at Bailieboro, Co Cavan are investigating a fatal stabbing which occurred at Dublin Street, Ballyjamesduff at approximately 11pm last night, Sunday 31st December 2017.

A 40-year-old male received serious stab wounds and was removed to Cavan General Hospital. He was pronounced dead shortly after 9.30am this morning, Monday 1st January 2018.

A post mortem examination is scheduled to take place today and the local coroner has been notified. No arrests have been made.

The scene is currently preserved for a technical examination. The Garda Technical Bureau are attending the scene.

Gardaí wish to appeal to witnesses who may have been in the area at the time of the incident or have information to contact them at Bailieboro Garda Station on 042-9694570 , The Garda Confidential Telephone Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.