Limerick crash: ‘Give the families time to grieve’

The officer leading the investigation into the suspected murder suicide in Co Limerick which claimed the life of a father and his young son confirmed gardaí were satisfied that Marco Velocci visited the home of his former partner Jodie Power hours before he abducted their three-year-old son Alex and drove him to a fatal crash.

Chief Supt David Sheahan said they cannot say if Marco Velocci stayed overnight on Monday night with his former partner.

He said it was a very complex investigation and they have yet to speak to Ms Power who underwent further surgery at University Hospital Limerick for serious arm injuries.