The Guards arrested the man, who is in his 20s, on Wednesday in the city of Sligo after the discovery of two bodies, each with similar injuries. Police have urged people who use dating apps to get a face image of the person they intend to meet to be wary of new accounts with few followers and few posts. to tell friends about their plans for a date. and be wary of food and drink unless they can see the preparation. Police suspect the two murders are linked and are investigating a possible connection to a third attack last week in Sligo that left a man with serious facial injuries. At a news conference Wednesday, police appealed to any other victims of recent attacks in the area to show up. The first body found Monday night was that of Aidan Moffitt, 41, at his home in Cartron, just outside the city. An unmarried single man, Moffitt had been stabbed repeatedly, leaving deep wounds. Police are investigating whether it was a hate crime motivated by homophobia. Friends and neighbors paid tribute to Moffitt as a warm, witty, generous man. He had worked in financial services and was the branch secretary of the Fine Gael party. The leader, Micheál Martin, expressed deep concern and condolences to the family. My heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Aidan Moffitt. Deeply saddened by this horrific murder and reports of another violent death in Sligo this morning. I urge anyone with any information to contact gardai. – Micheál Martin (@MichealMartinTD) 13 April 2022 The body of Michael Snee, 58, was found Tuesday night at his home, just over a mile from the scene of the first murder. Snee was also single and living alone. Local police with the support of an armed response unit gathered in a nearby area a few hours later, leading to the arrest. The detainee is being interrogated at Sligo Garda station and can be detained for 24 hours. “We are actively investigating whether there is any motive related to hatred in these killings,” said Ch Supt Aidan Glacken. “Gardaí is also investigating whether Michael and Aidan met their attacker online. Meeting people online is a normal activity. Meeting people online should be a safe activity. “But as with any online activity, everyone should be aware of the personal security advice we have provided on the Garda website.”
