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Emma Nevin

Man charged in connection to murder of Dublin mum Lisa Thompson

A man arrested in connection with the murder of Ballymun mum Lisa Thompson has been charged.

The man, aged in his 30's, was arrested by officers on Monday. He is scheduled to appear before the Criminal Courts of Justice this afternoon.

A woman aged in her 30's was also arrested on Monday in connection to the murder, but has since been released without charge.

Read more: Duo arrested in connection with murder of Ballymun mum Lisa Thompson

Ms Thompson was found dead with stab wounds at her home in Sandyhill Gardens in Ballymun on May 10. At her funeral on May 23, Ms Thomspon was described as a "friendly, caring person who had dreams for her future".

Parish priest, Fr Declan Burke, said: "Lisa did believe in fairness and justice, she was that type of person.

"Life is precious. Human life is sacred. The taking of any human life is very very wrong. "We trust and believe now that Lisa is now in the hands of God. She's at total peace and will always be with us."

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