Man arrested in connection with death of father-of-six in Bray in January
Gardaí probing the death of a father-of-six in Co Wicklow in January have arrested a man in connection with their investigation.
William 'Willie' Moorehouse, 36 was discovered with a stab wound to his stomach in a playground off the Boghall Road in Bray shortly after 6pm on Sunday, January 19.
Gardaí suspect Mr Moorehouse was stabbed as many as ten times following a suspected arranged fight.
It is believed the fight occurred nearby and that the gravely injured father-of-six then stumbled into the playground where he collapsed. Gardaí have since carried out searches in the area and have recovered weapons.
Efforts were made by shocked members of the public who tried to help Mr Moorehouse - with emergency services also rushing to the scene and attempting to save his life. However he was subsequently declared dead at the scene.
Gardaí today, Wednesday April 23, arrested one man, aged in his 30s, in connection with their investigation. He is currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984, at a Garda Station in the Wexford / Wicklow Division.
A Garda spokesperson said that investigations are ongoing.
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