A 32-year-old man has been held overnight by gardaí in Limerick over the murder of Martin Purcell.

A MAN in his 30s was in custody in Limerick last night on suspicion of the murder of a father-of-two who suffered multiple stab wounds in a frenzied knife attack.

Gardaí investigating the murder of Martin Purcell in Limerick have arrested a man on suspicion of his murder.

Gardaí in Limerick have confirmed that a man whose body was found in the city yesterday died from multiple stab wounds.

Gardaí in Limerick are continuing to investigate the suspicious death of a 54-year-old man in the city centre.

A SEPARATED father of two, known as a “quiet man who loved his music”, was found slaughtered yesterday in a brutal attack at his flat in Limerick.

ADRIAN HESKIN added to his growing reputation when powering False Economy, backed from 7-1 to 5’s, to an easy victory in the opening maiden hurdle at Tipperary last night.

DAVY RUSSELL, on his first day back since suffering a hand injury at the Punchestown Festival, landed the three mile handicap hurdle at Cork last night on Tony Martin’s Royal County Star, the first of three winners on the night.

BATTLE AXE proved a 25/1 shocker in the featured Shamrock Handicap Chase on a day of surprises at Gowran Park yesterday.