Judge issues warrant for arrest of man in connection with death of Wicklow father-of-seven
The Wicklow PeopleA man due to be sentenced in connection with the death of father-of-seven William Moorehouse has had a bench warrant issued for his arrest after failing to appear in court.
Kris Kiggins (32), of no fixed abode, was due to be sentenced at a sitting of Wicklow Circuit Criminal Court on Thursday, March 26.
The matter was adjourned to that date in February 2026 to allow him to engage in drug treatment.
Mr Kiggins is charged in connection with the death of Mr Moorehouse, who was found dead at a playground in Bray in January 2025.
He previously pleaded guilty to one count of producing an article capable of inflicting serious injury and one count of violent disorder.
Counsel for the accused stated that they have not heard from him in two weeks and are unaware of his whereabouts.
At the request of barrister for the Director of Public Prosecutions, James Kelly, a bench warrant was issued for his arrest.
Members of Mr Moorehouse’s family were visibly upset in court.
Mr Kiggins is one of multiple co-accused and is the only person to have entered a plea.
The remaining co-accused are due before Wicklow Circuit Criminal Court for trial in July 2026, with the exception of a man charged with Mr Moorehouse’s murder, who will stand trial at the Central Criminal Court in Dublin.