Galway man questioned over UK murder

A 36-year-old Galway man has been questioned by police in England in connection with a violent murder.

The man – who is understood to have a county address – was arrested at Holyhead ferry port in Wales last weekend, and was brought to Parkside Police Station in Cambridge, England for questioning.

He was subsequently released on police bail.

A spokesperson for Cambridgeshire Constabulary told the Connacht Tribune that while the investigation into the killing continues, the man has been bailed to present himself at that police station on August 18 when he will be either charged on told that no further action will be taken.

A CCTV camera on a private residence is believed to have recorded 39-year-old Jeff Henry being brutally beaten by two men at a bus stop in the early hours on Sunday, June 7.

He suffered a fractured skill and serious brain trauma, and life-support was switched off on the morning of Friday last week, June 12. A murder investigation was subsequently launched.

Police have appealed to members of the local community for information, as they believe they may know the motive for the “sustained attack” – two assaults within 25 minutes.

In the second assault, a baseball bat or pool cue is believed to have been used.

The suspect from Galway was arrested in Holyhead the day after Mr Henry passed away – understood to be as he was about to board a ferry to Dublin.

Detective Inspector Alan Page said: “At 39 years old, Jeff was a relatively young man with plenty of his life left to live and enjoy.

“He is a well-known local man who was subjected to a sustained and brutal attack. I believe members of the local community will have information concerning why Jeff was attacked and I would urge them to come forward,” he said.