Man, 33, charged with murder of his mother in Galway

A 33-year-old man has been charged with the murder of his mother in Galway earlier this year.

Dubravko Ostojic, of Claí Mór, Ballybrit, Galway, was brought before Galway District Court this morning.

Milena Ostojic, 65, died after sustaining serious injuries at her home at Clai Mór, Ballybrit, on 24 April.

Detective Garda Gerry Carroll gave evidence of arrest, charge and caution, during the brief hearing before Galway District Court.

Mr Ostojic made no reply when the charges were put to him at 10.10am.

His solicitor, John Martin, told the court the accused had very good English and that there was no necessity for an interpreter.

Watch: Pat McGrath reports from Galway District Court

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Judge Fiona Lydon said bail was a matter for the High Court, given the seriousness of the charges.

Garda Sergeant Claire Heneghan told that court that the Director of Public Prosecutions had instructed that a previous charge, under Section 3 of the Non Fatal Offences Against the Persons Act, be withdrawn.

Judge Lydon noted this and struck out that charge.

She remanded Mr Ostojic in custody, to appear via videolink at next Monday’s sitting of the District Court on 7 September.