10/02/2015

Man Arrested Over Dublin Body Find

A man has been arrested in connection with the murder of a man in Dublin last week.

The body of Kevin Molloy was found at his home in Glendhu Road in Cabra, Dublin, on Sunday 01 February.

Investigating garda said they believed Mr Molloy's body had laid undiscovered for some time.

Garda reported a 21-year-old man was arrested on Tuesday morning in connection with their investigation.

The man can be detained for 24 hours.

(MH/CD)

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