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Garda Colm Horkan murder suspect unfit to appear in court

A 43-year old man charged with the murder of Detective Garda Colm Horkan is being detained at the Central Mental Hospital and was deemed unfit to attend court this morning.

Garda Colm Horkan murder suspect unfit to appear in court

Fri, 26 Jun, 2020 - 13:49

John Fallon

Stephen Silver at Castlerea District Court last Friday night where he was charged with the murder of Det. Garda Colm Horkan. Picture: Colin Keegan

A 43-year old man charged with the murder of Detective Garda Colm Horkan is being detained at the Central Mental Hospital and was deemed unfit to attend court this morning.

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