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25/01/2008
Man Arrested In Connection To Thompson Disappearence
A man in his 30s has been arrested by gardaí in Portlaoise in connection with disappearance of 59-year-old builder Tommy Thompson.
Detectives involved in the case say that information given to them in December led to the discovery of human remains yesterday.
The body was found in a shallow grave near the Rock of Dunamaise on the Stradbally to Portlaoise road. The remains have now been removed to Dublin for a post mortem examination.
A forensic investigation of the grave and surrounding area is continuing.
Mr Thompson’s wife and family have been informed are travelling to Ireland.
Gardaí have again appealed to the public for information as to the whereabouts of the building contractor’s blue Renault van, Registration number 06-LS-2453.
(DS)
Detectives involved in the case say that information given to them in December led to the discovery of human remains yesterday.
The body was found in a shallow grave near the Rock of Dunamaise on the Stradbally to Portlaoise road. The remains have now been removed to Dublin for a post mortem examination.
A forensic investigation of the grave and surrounding area is continuing.
Mr Thompson’s wife and family have been informed are travelling to Ireland.
Gardaí have again appealed to the public for information as to the whereabouts of the building contractor’s blue Renault van, Registration number 06-LS-2453.
(DS)
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