Director of ex-con house understands concerns over Murphy

The director of a halfway house for ex-convicts has said she can understand concerns that led to a crowd gathering outside last night looking for Larry Murphy.

However, Lisa Cuthbert of Priorswood House in Coolock, north Dublin said it is "not helpful".

A group of up to 60 people gathered at the facility amid reports that the convicted rapist had gone there after his release from prison.

They dispersed after midnight once Gardaí and staff had persusaded them he was not inside.