Garda quizzed over leak of Sargent letters

A GARDA has been arrested as part of an investigation into the leaking of letters which led to the resignation of junior minister Trevor Sargent.

Lorraine Manning, a 30-year-old garda based in Balbriggan, Co Dublin, was arrested after she arrived by appointment at Lucan Garda Station yesterday morning at 10.20am.

At 4.30pm, her first period of detention was extended by six hours. This was extended for another 12 hours last night. She can be questioned for up to 24 hours in total.