Rockwood Parade Sligo

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Tributes pour in for popular man who died after Sligo broad daylight ... (The Irish Sun)

A MAN found with head injuries after a brutal daylight attack has died in hospital.Russell Forde, 39, was rushed for treatment after being spotted at.

A man has been arrested in connection with the killings. No one has yet been arrested in the case and officers are appealing for witnesses. A MAN found with head injuries after a brutal daylight attack has died in hospital.

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Sligo reeling from latest death but locals says sense of community is ... (The Irish Times)

Gardaí awaiting results of post mortem on Russell Ford who died while socialising.

Mr Forde emailed gardaí in Sligo in January expressing concern at the level of outdoor drinking on this stretch of the river bank where many restaurants and pubs are located. Investigating gardaí also appealed to anyone who may have camera or dash cam footage from the area to make it available. A video was being widely circulated yesterday which appeared to suggest this might be the case.

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Man, 39, dies after alleged assault in Sligo (Irish Examiner)

A man who died after he was allegedly seriously assaulted in Sligo town on Tuesday has been named locally as 39-year-old Russell Forde.

The area is extensively covered by CCTV cameras and Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to come forward, particularly anyone who was in the area on Tuesday evening from 5pm to 6.15pm. Mr Forde hails from the Cranmore area of Sligo town. Mr Forde was reported to have suffered head injuries shortly after 6pm on Tuesday evening on Rockwood Parade along the Garavogue river in the centre of the town.

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Gardai probe if Sligo man died from head injuries after fall following ... (Irish Mirror)

He kept getting to his feet each time, except for the third collapse when he suffered the really bad injury to his head.”

“Gardai do a great job, but they need more resources and more help. He was very down-to-earth and comes from a lovely family, who are all devastated.” we are all in shock” Another commented: “R.i.p our friend you will be deeply missed still can’t believe you’re gone.” He was an avid Liverpool fan as well. Anyone with information is asked to contact Sligo Garda Station (071) 915 7000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.” “Investigating gardai are appealing for witnesses to come forward. to 6.15pm. rip Russell Forde you are already missed buddy... He added: “He comes from a very good family and his death is obviously their loss but it’s going to be Sligo’s loss as well in the wider community. But he then fell for a third time and hit his head on the railings. One said: “I heard that he took a couple of punches before he fell to the ground. The sources revealed that Mr Forde fell to the ground, but managed to get to his feet and walk a short distance.

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