Murder investigation opened following hit and run death in Carlow last month

Tom Connors died after being hit by a car while riding his motorbike, with burnt out vehicle found nearbyGardaí have officially launched a murder investigation relating to the death of a motorcyclist who was killed in a hit-and-run in Co Carlow last month.

Drimnagh killing: Gardaí ramp up investigation amid concern over minor gang’s access to high-powered weaponsThe victim had recently absconded from Loughan House open prison where he was serving a three-year sentence for the unlawful taking of a vehicle. Gardaí have made a fresh appeal for witnesses. In particular they are seeking assistance in tracing the movements of a car linked to the incident, a dark grey Volkswagen Passat CC with Northern Irish registration plates and partial registration OHZ.

“Any road users who may have camera footage and were travelling in these areas are asked to make them available to Gardaí. Any homeowners in these areas who have CCTV facing the road are also asked to make contact with Gardaí,” Garda headquarters said in the statement.

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