Accused to have treatment in custody

A man charged in relation to the death of his mother is to receive psychological and medical treatment in custody after he was brought before a court yesterday.

Niall Stapleton, aged 31, of Kilfane, Thomastown, Co Kilkenny, has been charged with assaulting his mother, Siobhan Stapleton, aged 51, causing her serious harm on May 25.

Ms Stapleton died on her way to hospital last Friday after being assaulted at her home and was buried in the local cemetery on Tuesday. Her son was arrested shortly after her funeral.