Mother charged with son’s murder not medically fit for court
Diane Ward, aged 42, of 33 Harrison’s Place, Charleville, is charged with the murder of her eight-year-old son, Anthony Ward, at their home on Sept 3. Ms Ward was due to appear at Newcastle West Court yesterday, having been previously remanded in custody to that court at a special sitting of Limerick District Court.
Insp Paul Reidy informed Judge Mary Larkin the accused was not medically fit to be brought to court and handed in a letter from the HSE to this effect.
