Man arrested on suspicion of murdering Kerry farmer Michael Gaine
Michael Gaine (pictured) was reported missing from his home near Kenmare on Friday, March 21.
A man in his 50s has been arrested on suspicion of murdering Kerry farmer Michael Gaine.
Gardaí issued the update this evening.
A garda spokesperson said gardaí at Killarney Garda Station continue to investigate the disappearance and homicide of Michael Gaine (56), who was reported missing from his home near Kenmare, Co Kerry, on Friday, March 21.
"The homicide investigation, led by a Senior Investigating Officer and the Serious Crime Unit Kerry Garda Division is ongoing, supported by the Garda National Bureau of Criminal Investigation (GNBCI).
"The male is being detained under the provisions of Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 at a garda station in [the] Kerry Division," the spokesperson said.
The spokesperson said An Garda Síochána "continue to carry out searches and technical examinations at lands at Carrig East, Kenmare, Co Kerry".
The family of Michael Gaine have been informed of the arrest, with the spokesperson adding that An Garda Síochána continue to support Michael's family through a family liaison officer.
Gardaí continue to appeal to the public for assistance in this investigation.
The garda investigation team can be contacted at Killarney Garda Station on 064 667 1160, the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111, or people can speak with any member of An Garda Síochána.
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