01/06/2016

Man Arrested In Connection With Cork Shooting Incident

Gardaí have arrested a man in connection with a shooting incident two months ago in Cork.

Diarmuid Byrne, 41, was fatally shot at a house on Plunkett Road, Ballyphehane on 26 April.

The suspect, who is in his 40's, was arrested in the Cork area this morning, 01 June,.

He is currently being detained at Togher Garda Station.

(LM)

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