Father’s throat slashed in brutal slaying

A SEPARATED father of two, known as a “quiet man who loved his music”, was found slaughtered yesterday in a brutal attack at his flat in Limerick.

Father’s throat slashed in brutal slaying

Martin Purcell, 54, was partially stripped and had his throat slashed and body lacerated with multiple stab wounds by unknown assailants.

Early indications are that his death was caused by a massive throat wound.

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