Man charged with murder of girl (4) in Limerick fire

A man was this morning charged with the murder of a young girl who died in a fire at a Limerick house four months ago.

A man was this morning charged with the murder of a young girl who died in a fire at a Limerick house four months ago.

Mr Patrick Slattery (23), with an address at Garryglass Avenue, Ballinacurra Weston, appeared before Limerick District Court today.

He was charged with the murder of four-year-old Katelyn Ryan on April 8th, 2003.

Katelyn suffered severe injuries following a firebomb attack at a house at Lenihan Avenue, Ballinacurra Weston, on the morning of April 6th.

She died two days later at Crumlin Children's Hospital.

Mr Slattery also faces arson charges and has been remanded in custody for a week.

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