50-year-old Brian Patrick O'Reilly's body was discovered on the northern island of Penang, where he had been working
50-year-old Brian Patrick O'Reilly's body was discovered on Monday in George Town, on the northern island of Penang, where he had been working as an IT manager for about a month, official news agency Bernama reported, citing police.
Mr O’Reilly appeared to have been stabbed and beaten. His body was discovered by a property agent who was visiting his apartment.Three people were reportedly seen entering the apartment with Mr O'Reilly late Friday, and then left shortly afterwards. "A check of the man's home found a safe in one of the rooms had been ransacked and there were signs of a struggle," a local police official told reporters.
Last night, the Department of Foreign Affairs said it was aware of the case and ready to provide assistance.
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