Publican dies in ‘burglary gone wrong’

GARDAÍ investigating the death of a publican in a “burglary gone wrong” are hopeful they will glean clues about the killers from a forensic examination of the scene.

Matt Farrell, 64, was found dead in his house in Daingean, Co Offaly, by one of his sons early yesterday morning. He was lying face down with his hands tied behind his back.

Initial indications suggest Mr Farrell, described as very heavy and in bad health, may have suffered a heart attack during the robbery.