LGBT representative calls for action plan to tackle hate crime following Yousef Palani sentencing
A representative for the LGBT community says the events of April 2022 will cast a shadow over Sligo and the North West for some time to come. Pádraig Rice was reacting after the Yousef Palani was sentenced yesterday in the Central Criminal Courts. The Policy and Research manager with LGBT…
Families of Michael Snee and Aidan Moffitt issue statements following Palani sentencing
The families of Michael Snee and Aidan Moffitt, the two men who lost their lives after being murdered by Yousef Palani in April 202 have issued statements following his sentencing at the Central Criminal courts earlier today. 23-year-old Yousef Palani, of Markievicz Heights in Sligo, has received two life…
Psychiatric assessment completed on Yousef Palani
It’s being reported that a psychiatric assessment has been received this week for the man charged with murdering two men and attempting to murder a third in Sligo last year. Yousef Palani with an address of Markievicz Heights in Sligo is charged with the murder of Aidan Moffitt at…
Inquest into the deaths of Aidan Moffitt & Michael Snee, hears how they suffered multiple sharp force injuries to the neck and head
A preliminary hearing of the inquest into the deaths of Sligo men Aidan Moffitt and Michael Snee, has found both men suffered multiple sharp force injuries to the neck and head. Aidan Moffitt who was 41 with an address of 4 Cartron Heights, Sligo town, was found dead…
Additional charge for man accused of double Sligo murder
The man charged with a double murder in Sligo earlier this year in Sligo has now been charged with attempted murder. Yousef Palani appeared before the local District Court this morning. He was charged with the attempted murder of Anthony Burke. Mr Palani with an address of 10…
Yousef Palani remanded in custody until next month
A man charged with the murders of Aidan Moffitt and Michael Snee and assaulting a third man in Sligo has been remanded in custody until next month. Yousef Palani of 10 Markievicz Heights, Sligo, appeared before Sligo District Court via video link from Castlerea prison today. The 22 year old…
TD urges Taoiseach to make sure that there is respect for life in society
The Taoiseach has been asked to outline how Ireland intends to respond the increasing number of serious and violent attacks that are taking place throughout the country. The issued was raised in the Dáil by the leader of the Aontu Party, Peadar Tobin. Deputy Tobin referenced among others…