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16/05/2005
Man arrested in connection with 1981 murder
Detectives investigating the murder of a nine-year-old girl in Co Down nearly 25 years ago have today arrested a man on suspicion of her murder.
Jennifer Cardy was discovered dead by two fishermen at McKee's Dam near Hillsborough in 1981 after being snatched as she cycled to a friend's house on 12 August that same year.
Her red bike was discovered in a field beside a hedge, near her home, and her body was found six days later.
The 58-year-old man arrested on Monday is currently in custody at Antrim Police Station, and will be interviewed by officers later.
(MB)
Jennifer Cardy was discovered dead by two fishermen at McKee's Dam near Hillsborough in 1981 after being snatched as she cycled to a friend's house on 12 August that same year.
Her red bike was discovered in a field beside a hedge, near her home, and her body was found six days later.
The 58-year-old man arrested on Monday is currently in custody at Antrim Police Station, and will be interviewed by officers later.
(MB)
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