Man (60s) arrested over Creeslough explosion released without charge

He was taken in for questioning on Friday, as part of the investigation into the deadly explosion at a filling station in the County Donegal village in October 2022.
Man (60s) arrested over Creeslough explosion released without charge

Kenneth Fox

A man in his 60s - arrested in relation to the Creeslough disaster - has been released without charge.

He was taken in for questioning on Friday, as part of the investigation into the deadly explosion at a filling station in the County Donegal village in October 2022.

10 people - ranging in age from 5 to 59 - were killed.

A file will be prepared for the DPP, and investigations are continuing.

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