Police have released the name of a suspect in the shooting of garda Brian Hanrahan, who was gunned down and robbed while on holiday in New Orleans.

Police have released the name of a suspect in the shooting of garda Brian Hanrahan who was gunned down and robbed as he enjoyed a holiday in New Orleans.

Police offering up to $2,500 for information leading to the arrest of two men in the shooting of garda Brian Hanrahan have released photofits of the two suspects.

Russell Brand has been arrested for criminal damage after police in the US issued a warrant for him.