Fears missing Limerick pensioner was stabbed to death

GARDAI have launched an investigation into the disappearance of a Limerick man who it is feared was stabbed to death in Dublin.

Gardai have arrested a man, aged in his 20s, in connection with the probe into missing person Charlie ‘Lachy’ Clarke, aged 65, originally from Rhebogue in Limerick city.

Mr Clarke, who resided in the Liberties area of Dublin 8, has not been seen alive for around five weeks.

Family members in Limerick have issued appeals on social media in recent days.

“Lachy Charlie Clarke, aged 65, missing five weeks. Family and extended family haven’t heard from him.

“We’ve police stations and hospitals rang - he isn’t in any. His family is very concerned about his whereabouts if anybody has seen or heard from him,” reads one post.

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A second appeal said that Mr Clarke is always at everyone’s “beck and call”, with a love heart emoji.

“Someone has to know something. We’re still no further on - any information would be appreciated,” reads the post on social media.

A garda spokesperson said in a statement issued on Tuesday: “Gardaí are investigating all of the circumstances around the disappearance of a male [aged in his 60s] who was reported missing from the Dublin 8 area, on Sunday, July 26, 2026.

“As a result of ongoing enquiries, a male [aged in his 20s] has been arrested in connection with the investigation today, Tuesday, July 28, 2026.

“He is currently detained pursuant to Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 at a garda station in the Dublin city area. Investigations are ongoing. An Garda Síochána has no further comment at this time.”

According to reports in the national media, detectives in Dublin are investigating if Mr Clarke was stabbed to death in an apartment before his body was moved to a secret location.

Gardai believe the suspect was one of the last people to have seen Mr Clarke alive.