Man stabbed 16 times and set on fire after ex-girlfriend spread false rumour he was garda informant

The victim, Ciarán Murphy (29) was found in a dog cage in his home by a passer-by who noticed his cottage was in flames.

A low level drug dealer was stabbed 16 times in his Co Offaly home and set on fire after his ex-girlfriend spread a false rumour that he was a garda informant.

The victim, Ciarán Murphy (29) was found in a dog cage in his home by a passer-by who noticed his cottage was in flames. He was left with life-threatening injuries after he suffered 96% burns from his neck down and multiple stab wounds including into his heart cavity.