Mother sent forward for trial for son’s murder

A mother charged with the murder of her young son has been sent forward for trial.

Diane Ward, of Harrison’s Place, Charleville, who is alleged to have killed her son Anthony on Sept 3, will be tried at the Central Criminal Court. The boy was found dead at their home.

Supt Pat McCarthy, Mallow, told Limerick District Court he served the book of evidence yesterday morning on Paul Cagney, solicitor for the defendant.