Detention extended in murder arrests

TWO men gardaí believe can be linked to the murder of 35-year-old businessman Roy Collins have had their period of detention extended.

Detention extended in murder arrests

In what appears to be a major breakthrough in the murder investigation, Chief Supt John Kerin yesterday told a special sitting of Limerick district court that as a result of a significant development late on Monday night, the two men currently in custody can be linked to the killing of Mr Collins.

The victim died from a single bullet wound to the chest after he was fired at in Roxboro Shopping Centre last Thursday.

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