The remains of John George, a 37-year-old father of two from Belfast, were found in Spain after he went missing before Christmas. An autopsy report has revealed that he was stabbed and then shot. Spanish authorities have issued an international arrest warrant for a suspect in the case.
Remains of John George , who went missing in Spain before Christmas, were found in Rojales, near Alicante
A solicitor acting on behalf of the George family confirmed on Wednesday that they had received the report from Spanish authorities. They family has now requested a second autopsy, which is expected to be completed next week. Live updates: ‘Subversion of the Constitution’: Chaotic scenes as Dáil and vote for taoiseach suspended
The family say they are encouraged by the issuing of three separate arrest warrants by Spanish authorities for the person suspected of the murder. “They are hopeful that all engaged authorities will pursue implementation of the warrants in order to take the case to the next very important stage of the investigation,” said Mr Winters.
John George’s remains were brought back to Ireland last week by the Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust, a Northern Ireland charity which helps bring home bodies of those who have died abroad in sudden or tragic circumstances. His funeral will take place this Friday in Belfast.Planning exemption for conversion of Dublin 4 office into asylum-seeker housing challenged
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