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The street on which Vincent Morgain was found.

Cork

Man (22) to appear in court over death of homeless man

He was arrested on Thursday afternoon.

A MAN IS due to appear before court this morning in connection with the death of a homeless man in Cork earlier this week.

Vincent Morgain (37) was found dead on Oliver Plunkett Street in the centre of the city last week.

Gardaí arrested a man (22) from Cork county in connection with the death Thursday afternoon.

He is currently detained at Bridewell Garda Station, and will appear before a special sitting of Cork District Court in the morning.

Comments are closed due to active legal proceedings.

- Originally published 18/09/2015

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