Two released in Lyne inquiry

Two 17-year-old youths questioned by gardaí in Killarney, Co Kerry, in connection with the murder of Stephen Lyne (17), in the…

Two 17-year-old youths questioned by gardaí in Killarney, Co Kerry, in connection with the murder of Stephen Lyne (17), in the town on June 18th, have been released without charge.

Both were being detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act under which they could be held for 24 hours.

The first youth was arrested at 4.20pm, yesterday, and the second presented himself at Killarney Garda station accompanied by local solicitor Pádraig O’Connell, at 4.45pm.

A 19-year-old youth who was arrested in Killarney, on June 23th, arising from the same investigation, was later released without being charged.

A file is being prepared for the Director of Public Prosecution.

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