Police chief thanks public for support after Karen Buckley murder

The senior police officer investigating the murder of Cork woman Karen Buckley has thanked members of the public in Ireland and Scotland for their support in recent weeks.

Detective Superintendent Jim Kerr of Police Scotland said that throughout the investigation in to the death of Ms Buckley in Glasgow in April, the police had received and continued to receive messages of appreciation from Ireland.

He wrote an open letter which was distributed through the Garda press office on Thursday.

In recent weeks, Police Scotland had received “a high number of letters and emails from members of the public in both Ireland and Scotland expressing their appreciation for the work carried out on the Karen Buckley investigation”, he said.

“I would like to take this opportunity to personally thank everyone for taking the time to contact us and for their thanks and continued support. It is very much appreciated by myself and the dedicated team of officers who are involved in the investigation,” Det Supt Kerr said.

Ms Buckley (24) from Mourneabbey in north Cork disappeared while out socialising with friends at the Sanctuary nightclub on Dumbarton Road in Glasgow at about 1am on April 12th.

Police confirmed on April 15th that they had found her body.

A 21-year-old man has been charged with her murder.