Four Arrests In Kevin Lunney Murder Probe

Four people have been arrested as part of a cross-border probe into the abduction and torture of Kevin Lunney.

The Quinn Industrial Holdings (QIH) director was brutally beaten and left for dead at the side of a road in Co Cavan last September.

A joint operation between the PSNI and An Garda Siochana today saw two 23 year-old men and a 61 year-old woman arrested in Co Fermanagh.

A man in his 30s was also detained in Co Cavan.

Detectives on each side of the Irish border established a joint task force last November following the kidnapping.

The three suspects detained locally are being held on suspicion of conspiracy to kidnap; conspiracy to cause grievous bodily harm with intent and assisting offenders.

They are being questioned by police in Omagh.

Gardaí arrested the fourth individual in relation to the abduction and assault for an offence contrary to section 72 Criminal Justice Act 2006. He is currently detained at Cavan Garda Station under Section 50 of the Criminal Justice Act 2007.

Detective Chief Inspector Julie Mullan from the PSNI's Criminal Investigation Branch said: "The arrests today show the close working partnership between the PSNI and An Garda Síochána and our determination to bring those responsible for this heinous crime before the courts."

Chief Superintendent John O Reilly of the Cavan/Monaghan Garda Division added: "Today's arrests demonstrate An Garda Síochána's ongoing commitment, working closely with the Police Service of Northern Ireland, and is a further significant step to ensuring that the perpetrators of this vicious attack will be brought to justice."

Anyone with information, no matter how insignificant it may seem, that may assist the investigation into Kevin Lunney's ordeal is urged to contact police at Enniskillen on 101 quoting reference 1748 of the 17/09/19 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

An Garda Síochána can be contacted at Cavan Garda Station on 049 4368800, the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111, Crimestoppers on 1800 25 00 25 or any Garda Station.



(JG/CM)