Man in court over Dublin Hotel murder

A man has appeared in court charged with the murder of a young mother at a Dublin hotel two days ago.

Eric Locke of St John's Park East, Clondalkin is accused of killing Sonia Blount at a room at the Plaza hotel in Tallaght.

In court today Judge Anthony Halpin told the 31-year-old he was facing a most serious offence and would have to go to the High Court if he wished to apply for bail.

He then remanded the accused in custody to appear before Cloverhill District Court this day week.