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Second Man Held Over Mulhuddart Fatal Assault as One Suspect Faces Murder Charge

Forensic inquiries are under way with the court authorising the defence to obtain independent pathology.

Overview

  • Anthony Long was attacked near his Mulhuddart home on Friday, July 3, and died in hospital two days later.
  • On July 15, 43-year-old Darren McNamee of Swords was charged with Long’s murder and remanded in custody.
  • Gardaí arrested a man in his 20s in the investigation and he is currently detained under Section 4 at a west Dublin Garda station for questioning.
  • BreakingNews.ie reported on July 19 that the man in his 20s had been charged to appear at Blanchardstown District Court, a development not yet corroborated by other outlets.
  • Gardaí continue forensic evidence gathering while the court has allowed the defence to commission an independent pathology report ahead of further hearings.