An Irish man arrested in connection with the death of Broadford GAA player Niall O’Brien, in Greece, is due to appear before judicial investigators, to testify and hear whether or not charges will be brought against him.
The 20-year old suspect, who was not known to Mr O’Brien, was arrested by police on the island of Ios, following Mr O’Brien’s death, last Monday.
Police say 22-year-old Broadford GAA player Niall O’Brian, who was on holiday with a group of 20 friends, died from serious head injuries after getting into an altercation with another man.
A spokesperson for Greek police says a 20-year-old man arrested in connection with Niall O’Brien’s death, told police he punched him and he fell to the ground.
Mr O’Brien was taken by ambulance to a local health centre on the island of Ios, where he was pronounced dead shortly afterwards.
The man detained by police, along with several other witnesses, will provide testimony before a judicial investigator today.
After this evidence is considered, a decision will then be made on whether to charge or release the detained man.
