23/01/2012

Two Arrested Over Clonmel Body Discovery

Two people have been arrested over the discovery of a body at an apartment in Clonmel last week.

Gardaí, investigating the murder of Anthony Fallon in Clonmel after the discovery of his body at an apartment block at New Quay, Clonmel on January 18, said they have arrested two males.

The two men are in their 40s and were arrested in Clonmel on Monday morning and are being detained under the provisions of section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act.

The discovery of the body was made at approximately 6.45am last Wednesday morning.

The scene was preserved and the services of the Garda Technical Bureau and the State Pathologist were requested.

A related scene was identified at an apartment on Abbey Street nearby. It is also being preserved.

Gardai are appealing for witnesses to contact us at Clonmel on 052 6177640, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.

(DW)

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