Body of Karen Buckley returns to Cork

Karen Buckley's body will be flown to her native Cork this afternoon.

Body of Karen Buckley returns to Cork

Karen Buckley's body will be flown to her native Cork this afternoon.

The Sunday Independent reports Aer Lingus has provided a special plane and is understood to be footing the bulk of the repatriation costs for her grieving family.

It is also understoood a private family prayer service will be held this evening.

21-year-old Alexander Pacteau, is charged with the nurse's murder on the April 12 at a flat in the Dorchester Avenue area of Glasgow and is also charged with attempting to defeat the ends of justice.

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