TWO MEN HAVE been arrested in connection with the murder of Neil Fitzgerald in Tallaght on 5 June this year.

Fitzgerald’s body was found on Hills Lane in Crooksling, Tallaght, with gunshot wounds. It is believed that he shot on the same site that he was discovered.

The two men – aged 29 and 52 years – were arrested this morning in Dublin City Centre and Co Louth.

Garda forensic team at the scene of the shooting in June Eamonn Farrell / Rollingnews.ie Eamonn Farrell / Rollingnews.ie / Rollingnews.ie

They are currently being detained at Tallaght Garda Station under Section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act, 1939.

Four people were originally arrested as part of the investigation. A spokesperson for An Garda Síochana told TheJournal.ie that no one has yet been charged in connection with the murder.

Read: Man and woman arrested over Tallaght shooting

Read: Man in his 20s arrested over Tallaght shooting

Making a difference

A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation.

For the price of one cup of coffee each week you can make sure we can keep reliable, meaningful news open to everyone regardless of their ability to pay.

Support us Learn More