Man continues to be held in connection with murders of Jolanta and Enrika

The man was arrested yesterday morning and continues to be held in connection with the investigation into the murder.

GARDAÍ ARE CONTINUING to question a man in connection with the investigation into the murders of Jolanta Lubiene and her daughter, Enrika, in Kerry over a week ago.

The man in his 40s was arrested by gardaí yesterday morning and is being detained at Killarney garda station where he continues to be questioned this morning, gardaí confirmed.

Jolanta, 27, and Enrika, 8, died after they were found with stab wounds in their home in Killorglin on 15 June.

A mass for the victims was held last Wednesday with more than 1,000 mourners paying their respects to the Lithuanian family.

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