Search resumes at Drogheda residence after man arrested on suspicion of homicide

Gardaí in Drogheda are conducting a forensic search of a home and backyard for a second day as a part of the investigation into the alleged homicide of Kyran Durnin, the schoolboy who went lacking greater than two years in the past.

Officers use a cadaver canine and earth-moving gear in an effort to uncover any proof that may reveal Kyran’s whereabouts or what occurred to him.

A person stays detained at a Garda station within the east of the nation in reference to the disappearance of the Co Louth youngster.

A garda is close to the property on Beechwood Drive in Drogheda. Photograph: Damien Desirous/PA

A search of a separate property in Drogheda concluded on Thursday afternoon.

The search is being carried out by the Divisional Search Workforce, supported by the Garda Nationwide Technical Workplace, Divisional Scene of Crime, Forensic Science Eire and a specialist cadaver canine.

A homicide investigation was opened in October after the disappearance of Kyran, who had been doubtlessly lacking for 2 years earlier than authorities have been alerted.

It’s suspected that the boy, who went lacking in August, might have died in 2022, when he was six years previous.

On Tuesday, a lady was arrested and questioned by gardaí earlier than being launched with out cost 24 hours later.

In late October, investigators searched a former household residence in Dundalk and adjoining land.

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Government receives ‘detailed’ report from Tusla and…

The Youngsters and Households Company, Tusla, submitted a report on its engagement with Kyran and his household to the Minister for Youngsters final month.

Minister Roderic O’Gorman stated he couldn’t launch or publish any particulars of the report as a result of a Garda investigation is underway into the boy’s alleged demise.

Gardaí proceed to attraction to anybody with details about Kyran, regardless of how insignificant it could appear, to contact the Drogheda Garda Station Investigation Workforce on 041 987 4200, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or to talk with any member of An Garda. Siochana.