Man arrested over death of Miriam Burns (75) in Killarney

The Kerry grandmother was found dead at her home on August 15th last year
Man arrested over death of Miriam Burns (75) in Killarney

Gardaí have arrested a man in connection with the death of Miriam Burns in Co Kerry.

The body of Ms Burns (75) was found in unexplained circumstances at her home in Killarney on August 15th last year.

The man, aged in his 50s, was arrested by gardaí on Wednesday morning.

He is currently detained at a garda station in Cork city.

Gardaí said investigations are ongoing.

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