Suspect in taxi driver murder remains in custody

A SUSPECT was still being questioned last night about the murder of a taxi driver in Cork city.

The body of Michael Healy, 62, was discovered at his apartment in Rocksprings Terrace, St Luke’s on Wednesday. It is understood he had been battered to death.

The 38-year-old suspect was arrested in Passage West on Thursday night and taken to Mayfield Garda Station for questioning. He can be held for up to 48 hours without charge.