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07/03/2013
Five Held Over Fatal Shooting
Five men are to be questioned by garda in connection with a fatal shooting in Co Meath yesterday.
Peter Butterly from Dunleer was shot dead as he sat in a car outside the Huntsman Inn bar at around 2.30pm.
The father of three is believed to have had links to dissident republican activity.
Four men, all in their 20s, were arrested at the scene.
The fifth man, in his 40s, was arrested shortly after.
Garda are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.
(CD)
Peter Butterly from Dunleer was shot dead as he sat in a car outside the Huntsman Inn bar at around 2.30pm.
The father of three is believed to have had links to dissident republican activity.
Four men, all in their 20s, were arrested at the scene.
The fifth man, in his 40s, was arrested shortly after.
Garda are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.
(CD)
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