Fifth person arrested in Dublin murder probe

A fifth person has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of Seamus 'Shay' O'Byrne in Tallaght in West Dublin on Friday night last.

Fifth person arrested in Dublin murder probe

A fifth person has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of Seamus 'Shay' O'Byrne in Tallaght in West Dublin on Friday night last.

The 31-year-old man was arrested this afternoon in the Dublin area.

Three other men and a teenage girl remain in custody in connection with the shooting.

The 27-year-old victim was gunned down while he was sitting in a car outside his home in the Tymon North Park area.

His 26-year-old partner was shot in the leg during the attack - she was treated for her injuries and later discharged from hospital.

All five can be detained for up to 72 hours before being either released or charged.

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