Gardaí investigating the murder of Co Limerick man Liam O'Donovan confirmed last night that a knife and glove had been found near the crime scene.
The items were found in a wheelie bin in Croom, less than half a mile from where the Mr O'Donovan (59) was killed last Saturday morning.
It is believed he was stabbed by an intruder who broke into his home at St Senan's Terrace.
His body was discovered on the footpath outside his home at 7.30am by a neighbour.
