18-year-old charged with ex-soldier’s murder

AN 18-year-old man was yesterday charged with the murder of retired Limerick soldier James Boyce at his home at 150 St Munchin’s St, St Mary’s Park, Limerick.

Christopher McNamara, with an address at 1 Good Shepherd Villas, Pennywell, Limerick, was remanded in custody by Judge Tom O’Donnell at Limerick District Court.

Det Garda Mark Deasy gave evidence of arresting and charging Mr McNamara at 3.05pm. Mr McNamara made no reply when the charge was put to him.