Youth held in murder of woman (70)

A 17-year-old youth is expected to appear before Dublin District Court today charged in connection with the murder of an elderly…

A 17-year-old youth is expected to appear before Dublin District Court today charged in connection with the murder of an elderly widow.

The youth was charged last night at Finglas Garda station with the murder of Ms Marie Dillon (70), whose body was found at her home in Beneavin Road, Glasnevin, on Wednesday morning. He was detained in custody at the station overnight and will appear in court today.