GARDAÍ HAVE ARRESTED a woman in her 20s this morning on suspicion of murder in connection with the death of Daniel Aruebose.

She is currently being held at a garda station in Dublin as investigations continue.

The woman was known to Daniel, who went missing over four years ago. 

The boy, who would have turned eight on 12 December, was last seen alive at his home in the Gallery Apartments in Donabate at the age of three.

Concerns for his welfare were raised to gardaí by the child and family agency Tusla on 29 August.

On 17 September, gardaí recovered the human remains of a child on open ground in Donabate and DNA analysis has since confirmed these remains to be those of Daniel.

Following enquiries conducted to date and based on information available, gardaí commenced a homicide investigation.

A spokesperson said gardaí continue to keep Daniel’s family informed of all developments in this ongoing criminal investigation.

Detectives believe Daniel’s death was caused by the actions of another person or persons.

Gardaí have spoken to a number of individuals throughout the investigation, and today’s arrest marks the first in the case.