Kyran Durnin disappearance: Gardaí begin searching Drogheda house

Eva Osborne

Gardaí investigating the disappearance and murder of Kyran Durnin have commenced a search of a domestic residence in Drogheda.

The house will be subject to technical and forensic examinations.

Gardaí said the purpose of the search is to discover any evidence which might provide them with information as to Kyran's current whereabouts or what has happened to him.

Kyran was reported missing in August and is presumed dead.

Investigating gardaí have, to date, received extensive support from the public.

Despite the public support and extensive and ongoing enquiries carried out by gardaí to date, An Garda Síochána have been unable to locate Kyran, who would now be eight years old.

An Garda Síochána said it is aware of ongoing extensive public commentary on this investigation, including "speculation, rumours and theories" on what may have happened to Kyran, most of which is "inaccurate and misinformed".

Such ill-informed public commentary is not only disruptive to the Garda investigations, but also adds to the trauma experienced by victims families, gardaí said.

An Garda Síochána continues to appeal to the public, notwithstanding all the information that is in the public domain, and said to not assume that the investigation team know the information that you may have.

Any information, no matter how insignificant it may seem, will be welcomed by the investigation team. This information will be treated in the strictest confidence, gardaí said.

The Garda investigation team can be contacted at Drogheda Garda Station on 041 987 4200 , the Garda Confidential Line on (1800) 666 111 or any Garda Station.