Man charged with murder of girl, four

A 23-YEAR-OLD man was yesterday charged with the murder of four-year-old girl Katelyn Ryan, who died from burns suffered in an alleged arson attack on her home.

Pat Slattery, Garryglass Avenue, Ballinacurra Weston, was charged with the murder of Katelyn Ryan at her home at 15 Lenihan Avenue, Prospect, Limerick, on April 8 last.

Slattery was previously charged with arson by setting fire to the Ryan home at 15 Lenihan Avenue.