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A man accused of the murder of Ashling Murphy in Tullamore four weeks ago has been further remanded in custody

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01:18 9 Feb 2022


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Jozef Puska, of Lynally Grove, Mucklagh, Co Offaly, appeared before Cloverhill District Court this morning.

School teacher Ashling Murphy was killed after being attacked while out for a run on Wednesday, January 12th.

Today, 31-year-old Jozef Puska, accused of the murder of Ms Murphy, appeared in court for the third time.

The court heard a file was still being prepared in relation to this case.

Defence solicitor Rory O'Neill told the court that the wait was 'unsatisfactory', adding that they would be expecting progress soon.

Court Sargeant Olwyn Murphy told the court a file would be handed to the DPP within 10 days.

Mr Puska was further remanded in custody to appear before Cloverhill District Court via videolink again on February 23rd.


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