Man arrested in connection with Creeslough explosion released without charge

Gardaí confirm investigation is ongoing as file is being prepared for DPP

Gada at the scene of an explosion at Applegreen service station in the village of Creeslough in Co Donegal, where ten people have now been confirmed dead. Picture: PA

A man in his 60s who was arrested on Thursday as part of the investigation into the fatal explosion in Creeslough, Co Donegal, has been released without charge.

Gardaí confirmed on Friday that a file will now be prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP).