13/04/2011
Two Arrested In Donaldson Murder Case
Gardai investigating the murder of Denis Donaldson in April 2006 have arrested two men.
A 70-year-old man and a second man in his 30s, were arrested last night in connection with the murder.
Donaldson, a leading member of Sinn Fein, was gunned down at his remote home at Cloghercor, Doochary, Co Donegal. The victim (pictured) was exposed in December 2005 as an informer in the employment of both MI5 and the PSNI as well as working for the former RUC Special Branch
It was initially believed that the Provisional IRA were responsible for his killing although the Real IRA claimed responsibility for his murder almost three years later.
The two men arrested are currently detained at Letterkenny Garda Station under Section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act.
The investigation is ongoing.
(BMcN/GK)
A 70-year-old man and a second man in his 30s, were arrested last night in connection with the murder.
Donaldson, a leading member of Sinn Fein, was gunned down at his remote home at Cloghercor, Doochary, Co Donegal. The victim (pictured) was exposed in December 2005 as an informer in the employment of both MI5 and the PSNI as well as working for the former RUC Special Branch
It was initially believed that the Provisional IRA were responsible for his killing although the Real IRA claimed responsibility for his murder almost three years later.
The two men arrested are currently detained at Letterkenny Garda Station under Section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act.
The investigation is ongoing.
(BMcN/GK)
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