Updated 11.30pm

THREE YOUNG MEN arrested by gardaí in Co Offaly as part of the investigation into the murder of 64-year-old Thomas (‘Toddy’) Dooley have been released without charge.

A 23-year-old man was detained at Portlaoise Garda Station while two 19-year-old men were being held at Tullamore Garda Station earlier today.

All three were released this evening and a file will be sent to the Director of Public Prosecutions.

The body of Dooley, known locally as Toddy, was discovered at a house in Edenderry on 16 February having sustained fatal injuries to his upper body.

There have been a number of arrests as part of the investigation but as yet no charges have been brought. Three men aged between 19 and 24 were arrested a number of weeks after Dooley’s death but were later released.

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Three young men arrested over murder of Thomas Dooley have been released without charge

Read: 19-year-old released after arrest in Toddy Dooley murder investigation >

Read: Witnesses to ‘suspicious’ activity sought after murder of Thomas Dooley >

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