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Dunleer

Teenager arrested in connection with murder of Cameron Reilly

The body of the 18-year-old was found in a field in Dunleer almost three weeks ago.

AN 18-YEAR-OLD man has been arrested in relation to the death of Cameron Reilly.

Cameron was found dead in a field at Shamrock Hill, Dunleer on Saturday 26 May. A post-mortem concluded that the 18-year-old died in “violent circumstances”.

A teenager was arrested in Dunleer this morning.

He’s being questioned at Drogheda Garda Station where he can be held for up to 24 hours.

Gardaí say investigations are ongoing.

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