UPDATE: Man arrested over fatal Edenderry arson attack released without charge
The man was arrested on suspicion of murder following the deaths of Tadhg Farrell and Mary Holt
A man in his late 20's who was arrested on suspicion of murder in connection with the fatal house fire which killed a young boy and his grandaunt in Edenderry last month has been released without charge.
Four-year-old Tadhg Farrell and his grandaunt, sixty-year-old Mary Holt died in the house fire which was caused by a petrol bomb.
Tadgh’s grandmother, Pauline Holt, was also in the house when the attack occurred and managed to escape the blaze but suffered serious injuries.
The incident happened shortly before 7:45pm at Castleview Park in Edenderry on the evening of December 6.
In an update issued on Thursday afternoon, A Garda spokesperson has said: "The man in his late 20s arrested yesterday in connection with this investigation has since been released without charge."
They added: A file will be prepared for the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions.
Gardaí have also confirmed that the investigations into the tragic incident which caused the deaths of Tadhg Farrell and Mary Holt are ongoing.