Arrest over murder of man whose body was found in Blessington over 10 years ago

Gardaí at Baltinglass have arrested a man aged in late 30s as part of an ongoing investigation into the murder of Paul 'Frank' Byrne, whose remains were discovered in Co Wicklow on July 29, 2010.

The man was arrested this morning in the Dublin area.

Gardaí said he was taken to Baltinglass Garda Station where he is currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984, as amended.

This is the 5th person arrested to date in connection with this investigation.

A Garda spokesperson added: "The investigation is ongoing and further updates will follow."

Paul 'Frank' Byrne (20), was last seen on July 15, 2009 at Kilmartin Green, Tallaght.

He was reported missing to Gardaí at Tallaght Garda Station by his mother on 16th July, 2009 and a Missing Persons investigation was undertaken.

The investigation was subsequently taken over by Gardaí in Baltinglass Garda Station following the discovery of Paul 'Frank' Byrne's remains by a forestry worker felling trees in a remote area at Ballyfolan, Blessington, Co Wicklow on July 29, 2010.

Identification of his remains was made by way of DNA profile.