Man arrested over Kenneth O'Brien canal murder is detained further

One of two men arrested in connection with the murder of Kenneth O’Brien, whose dismembered body was found in a canal, has had his period of detention extended by a judge for a second time.

The man, who is in his 50s, can now be held for questioning until tomorrow — a full week since his arrest.

A second man, aged in his 30s, who was also arrested last Saturday was released without charge yesterday and a file in relation to him is being prepared for the DPP.