22/08/2008

Gardaí Make Arrest In Co Cork Shooting Probe

Gardaí investigating a Co Cork murder last year have made an arrest.

They arrested a 29-year-old as yet unnamed male at 10.30am this morning in connection with the death of David Brett at Foyle, Ballydesmond, on 21st May, 2007.

The man is being detained at Bandon Garda Station and is detained under Section 30 Offences Against the State Act, 1939.

The original murder investigation was launched following the discovery of the Charleville man's body.

Mr Brett - believed to have been a significant player in the drugs trade in Cork - was shot dead.

The body was found near Foyle Primary School at around 10.30pm, about 6.5km from the village.

(BMcC)

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