Three Accused Of Murder After Carlow Teen Dies In Australia

Monday, 25 May 2020 08:42

By Gareth Farrell

Three men are due in court in Australia today charged over the death of an Irish teenager at the weekend.

19 year old Cian English from Carlow fell from an apartment balcony in the country's Gold Coast on Saturday.
His body was discovered by a passerby at around 3.15am.
Police believe Mr English fell from the fourth floor while trying to escape three men who were attempting to rob him at knifepoint.
Three suspects, aged 18,20 and 22, were later tracked down, arrested and charged with one count of murder and armed robbery.

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