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Man questioned over murder of pensioner in Tipperary released without charge

The body of 89-year-old Josephine Ray was found at her home in Nenagh last Sunday.
Man questioned over murder of pensioner in Tipperary released without charge

Kenneth Fox

A man being held in connection with the murder of a pensioner in Co Tipperary has been released without charge.

The man aged in his 50's was arrested on Friday just after the funeral of Josephine Ray.

The 89-year-old was found dead at her home in Nenagh last Sunday.

Gardaí say a file is being prepared for the DPP, while a woman also aged in her 50's who was arrested at the same time remains in custody.

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