Appeal for help from woman seen near murder site

GARDAÍ investigating the murder of Ger ‘Topper’ Staunton in Cork city last week have appealed for a woman spotted near the scene around the time of the shooting to come forward.

They are also seeking information on three separate vehicles — a red van believed to be the getaway vehicle — and two cars which may be linked to those involved in the shooting.

The appeals came last night as the body of the convicted drug dealer was removed from O’Connor Brother’s Funeral Home at the North Gate Bridge to the Church of St Mary’s on the Hill in Knocknaheeny.