LAST UPDATE | 21 Jan 2025

GARDAÍ IN BRAY investigating the murder of Willie Moorehouse have arrested a total of six people in connection with the killing. 

Two men, one aged in his 20s and another aged in his 40s, were arrested by detectives yesterday evening under the Public Order Act. It is believed for an offence of violent disorder or affray.

Gardaí today arrested three men – two aged in their 20s and another aged in his 30s – and one teenage boy.

Seven searches were carried out today, as detectives look for evidence. 

“The arrested males are currently detained pursuant to Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984, at Garda Stations in the Wexford / Wicklow Division,” a garda spokesperson said this afternoon.

Members of the Garda National Bureau of Criminal Investigation is assisting with this investigation, they added. A garda spokesperson confirmed the arrests this morning in connection with the death of the 38-year-old man. 

A post-mortem examination is due to take place today by State Pathologist Dr Sally Anne Collis at a morgue in Dublin. Results of the examination will assist gardaí with their investigation, a spokesperson said.

Gardaí have appealed for any witnesses to come forward and contract the incident room at Bray Garda Station on 01-6665300 or the garda confidential line on 1800 666 111.