Sources said gardai are planning an extensive dig of the back garden of the property
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Kyran Durnin murder probe LIVE updates as man arrested and searches underway in Drogheda
Follow live updates as the investigation into the suspected murder of little Kyran (8) - who was last seen at is Co Louth school in May 2022 - gathers pace
A man has been arrested on suspicion of the murder of Kyran Durnin.
The man is being detained at a Garda station in the east of the country in relation to the disappearance of the Co Louth schoolboy.
Officers also launched searches at houses in two locations in Drogheda with the aim of discovering any evidence which may reveal where Kyran is or what happened to him.
A murder investigation was launched in October after the disappearance of Kyran, who was potentially missing for two years before authorities were alerted.
It is suspected that the boy, who was reported missing in August, might have died in 2022 when he was six.
On Tuesday, a woman was arrested and questioned by gardai before being released without charge 24 hours later.
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First pictures from scene of ongoing searches this morning
Gardai with dogs are searching a property.
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Sniffer dogs at site of searches
Forensic officers with sniffer dogs have been seen at the site of one of the searches
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Timeline of suspected murder so far
Take a look at our timeline on how the murder probe has unfolded here
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Man arrested - Garda statement in full
"Gardaí investigating the disappearance and murder of Kyran Durnin (8 years) have today, Thursday 12th December 2024 arrested a male on suspicion of murder.
"The man is being detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 at a Garda Station in the east of the country.
"Investigating Gardaí have also commenced searches at 2 locations, domestic houses, in Drogheda.
"The purpose of these searches is to discover any evidence which might provide us with information as to Kyran's current whereabouts or what has happened to Kyran.
"An Garda Síochána continues to appeal to any person with any information, on the disappearance and murder of Kyran Durnin, no matter how insignificant it may seem, to contact the Garda Investigation Team at Drogheda Garda Station on 041 987 4200, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or speak with any member of An Garda Síochána."
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