Angry scenes as man accused of murder in court in Waterford

Angry scenes erupted in court when a man accused of killing a mother of four appeared on a murder charge.

Danny Whelan, aged 25, of no fixed abode but formerly of Thomas St, Waterford, and originally from Thurles, Co Tipperary, is accused of murdering Samantha Walsh at an unknown time between April 27 and April 28.

He was making his second appearance at Waterford District Court in relation to the allegation, having been charged on Monday last week at the Garda station.