Murdered man’s family seek privacy

The family of a 22-year-old man found murdered on Monday evening have appealed for privacy as they grieve the loss of their loved one.

Martin Brophy was discovered dead in a disused former college building in Waterford city at about 5.30pm on Monday after he was fatally attacked sometime after Saturday evening.

“We’re all just devastated over it,” said a family member who did not wish to be named yesterday.