4 days Ago By Extra Reporter
Two men and a teenager have appeared in court charged in connection with the death of a 36-year-old man in Bray, Co. Wicklow.The three accused came before Judge David Kennedy at Arklow District Court yesterday morning.
Patrick Fitzpatrick, 33, with an address of Old Court, Bray, was charged with the murder of Willie Moorehouse in a playground at Ballywaltrim, Bray, on January 19, 2025. William Moorehouse of Bray, Co Wicklow. Pic: FacebookJames Fell, 24, of Fassaroe, Bray, was charged with production of articles likely to cause harm and violent disorder, while the teen, who cannot be named, was charged with the same.
Detective Garda Ger Brennan told the court that he arrested Mr Fitzpatrick at Bray Garda station on Tuesday. He said the accused replied ‘bull’ to the murder charge, and added: ‘I just want to talk to my solicitor.’ Judge Kennedy remanded Mr Fitzpatrick in custody to appear before Bray District Court today via video link.
Cloverhill Prison. Pic: Rolling NewsThe accused was also granted free legal aid and medical attention at Cloverhill Prison. Detective Garda Brian Coen gave evidence of having arrested Mr Fell at Greystones Garda Station, where the officer charged him with violent disorder and production of an article.
Det Gda Coen said that the accused made no reply to the first charge but said: ‘That’s bull, that is’ to the second. Judge Kennedy said he would grant bail on strict conditions. He ordered that the accused provide a permanent address, sign on daily at Coolock Garda station, provide a telephone number that is accessible at any time, stay away from others involved, and stay out of Bray save for court appearances.
Murder investigation launched into the death of William Moorehouse in Bray The teenager was brought before the court after Judge Kennedy asked all in attendance not involved in the case to leave. Judge Kennedy refused an application for bail and remanded the accused in custody to Oberstown to appear via video link before Bray District Court today. Mr Moorehouse, of the Half Moon Halting Site just outside Bray, was a father of six, and his partner was pregnant with his seventh child at the time of the playground stabbing.
Reporting by Brendan Furlong.
