06/09/2016

Man Arrested In Co Tyrone Over Fatal Shooting In Dublin

A 46-year-old man has been arrested in Strabane, Co Tyrone, over a fatal shooting in Dublin.

Police arrested the man on Monday, 05 September, using a European Arrest Warrant.

It is believed the arrest is in connection with the murder of David Byrne, 33, who was killed in the Regency Hotel on 05 February.

The suspect is due to appear at Belfast Recorder's Court today, 06 August.

(CD)


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