Woman (20s) arrested in connection with Daniel Aruebose murder released without charge

Ottoline Spearman

A woman in her 20s arrested in connection with the murder of Daniel Aruebose has been released without charge.

Gardaí arrested the woman on Monday, in connection with the murder of the toddler, aged 3 at the time, whose remains were found buried in Donabate, Co Dublin, earlier this year.

The investigation into the disappearance of the boy, who would now be eight years old, was upgraded to a homicide investigation two weeks ago.

He was last seen around four years ago, although concern for his whereabouts was not raised until last summer.

Tusla had interacted with Daniel’s family, but closed its engagement with his parents after a temporary fostering arrangement ended.

His case prompted a series of “well-being checks” carried out on thousands of Tusla files, as well as a rapid review of the boy’s case.

When it launched its murder investigation, An Garda Síochána said: “Members of the public are urged not to assume that gardai already possess information they may hold, or that any detail is too small or insignificant.

“The investigation team will determine the relevance of any information provided.

“All contact will be welcomed and treated in the strictest confidence.”

The woman's release on Tuesday morning is pending file to the Director of Public Prosecutions.

Investigations are ongoing.