Gardai are investigating as murder the death of a 56-year-old male following an incident in Athy, Co. Kildare, on the 18th July 2013.
Larry Kane from Athy was found seriously injured at St.John’s Lane shortly before midnight on the 18th July 2013. He was taken to Naas General Hospital where he was later pronounced dead. A post-mortem examination was carried out by the Deputy State Pathologist Dr Curtis yesterday evening (19/7/2013).
Preliminary results have been furnished to investigating Gardai confirming he died and as a result of injuries sustained during this incident.
A technical and forensic examination of the scene at St John’s Lane is continuing and the area remains sealed off.
Investigating Gardai are appealing to the public for information and are in particular appealing to anybody who saw or was in contact with Larry Kane in on Thursday 18th July to contact them. Gardai also wish to speak to anyone who was in the vicinity of St John’s Lane between 11 p.m. and 12 a.m. on the night of the incident.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the incident room at Athy Garda Station 059 8634210 or the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111.
