01/04/2008

Two Arrested Over Aidan Myers Murder

Two people have been arrested in connection with the murder of Aidan Myers, gardaí have confirmed.

Mr Myers, 37, was killed by a gang who had attempted to hijack the car in which he was a passenger in Faughart, Co. Louth on December 12, 2006.

He died after being attacked by a machete.

A 25-year-old man and a 60-year-old woman were arrested on Tuesday morning. It is understood that they are being questioned at Dundalk Garda Station on suspicion of withholding information about the killing.

(KMcA/JM)


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