Man charged with murder of elderly mother in Dublin deemed unfit for court today

The judge ordered a psychiatric assessment for the accused

At his first hearing on Tuesday, Mr Murray repeatedly blessed himself and muttered to himself. Picture: iStock

A 61-year-old man charged with the murder of his elderly mother at his home in Clontarf in Dublin was unfit to face a court appearance today.

Neasa Murray, 88, who lived at Kincora Drive, died following a fatal assault shortly before 8pm on Sunday after visiting the home of her son Brendan at nearby Kincora Court.