Teenager due in court over Waterford city death

The body of Martin Brophy, 22, was discovered on 21 May.

03/07/12 2,765 Views 3 Comments

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A 17-YEAR-OLD MALE has been charged in connection with the death of Martin Brophy, 22, in Waterford.

Brophy’s body was discovered at a vacant building on New Gate Street in Waterford on 21 May.

A post-mortem found that he had died from injuries consistent with a serious assault.

The teenager charged in connection with his death is scheduled to appear before Waterford District Court this morning.

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