Three men arrested in connection with murder of priest in Kenya

KENYAN police have arrested three men who they suspect were involved in the murder of Co Limerick born missionary, Fr Jer Roche, who was attacked in his house in the Kericho region last Friday.

Three men arrested in connection with murder of priest in Kenya
Wed, 16 Dec, 2009 - 00:00
Jimmy Woulfe - Mid-West Correspondent

One of the three is understood to have been involved in previous violent robberies.

Funeral arrangements for Fr Roche, 68, a native of Athea, were finalised yesterday.

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