Recovery of body parts from Michael Gaine's farm leads to arrest in murder investigation

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SUBSCRIBEFlowers left at the entrance of Michael Gaine’s farm at Carrig East, Kenmare, Co Kerry. Members of the Forensic and Technical Bureau are continuing examinations at the scene. An Garda Síochána confirmed that partial human remains have been found on the farm. Picture Dan Linehan
A dramatic 24 hours in the homicide investigation into missing farmer Michael Gaine saw the arrest of a man on suspicion of murder and the recovery of human body parts at his Kerry farm.
Detectives were last night questioning a man, aged in his 50s, after arresting him on suspicion of murder on Sunday afternoon.
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