Gardaí have arrested a man in connection with the disappearance and murder of 8-year-old Kyran Durnin. The arrest, made on Thursday 12th December 2024, is on suspicion of murder.
The individual is currently being held under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 at a Garda station in the eastern part of the country.
“Investigating Gardaí have also commenced searches at 2 locations, domestic houses, in Drogheda,” the Gardaí said in a statement.
“The purpose of these searches is to discover any evidence which might provide us with information as to Kyran’s current whereabouts or what has happened to Kyran.
“An Garda Síochána continues to appeal to any person with any information, on the disappearance and murder of Kyran Durnin, no matter how insignificant it may seem, to contact the Garda Investigation Team at Drogheda Garda Station on 041 987 4200, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or speak with any member of An Garda Síochána.
“A Garda Spokesperson is not available.”