24/08/2015

Two Teens Arrested In Connection With Murder Of Jason Doogue

Two teenagers have been arrested in connection with the murder of Jason Doogue, 23.

Mr Doogue was shot outside his home in Athy, Co Kildare, on 21 August.

One of the boys, believed to be in his early teens, is being detained under Section 50 of the Criminal Justice Act. He is being held at Leixlip Garda Station.

The other boy has been taken to Naas Garda Station and is also being detained under Section 50 of the Criminal Justice Act.

A man in his early 40s was also arrested on Friday and is being detained at Kildare Garda Station.

(CD)

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