Woman (60s) arrested in relation to murder of Andrew Burns in Doneyloop
Detectives investigating the murder of Mr Burns believe that a number of individuals were involved in the incident in February 2008
A woman has been arrested in Donegal in connection with the murder of Andrew Burns in 2008.
Mr Burns was murdered at Doneyloop, Castlefin on February 12, 2008.
Earlier today, a woman in her 60s, was arrested in connection with the investigation.
She is currently detained pursuant to Section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act 1939 at a Garda station in Donegal.
A Family Liaison Officer (FLO) continues to support the family of the deceased.
A spokesperson said: “An Garda Síochána continues to appeal to anyone with any information to come forward, in particular, the occupant or occupants of a red van that it is believed to have been in the area of Doneyloop, Castlefin, Co. Donegal, at around 7pm on the evening of Tuesday 12th February 2008.
“Anyone with information is asked to contact Letterkenny Garda Station on 074 9167100, the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.”
The spokesperson confirmed that investigations are “ongoing”.
In 2012, Martin Kelly, a 37-year-old from Strabane was jailed for life. He was a gunman linked to a dissident republican group using the name of Óglaigh na hÉireann.
Detectives investigating the murder of Mr Burns believe that a number of individuals were involved in the incident.
Mr Burns received a number of gunshot wounds and was later found on a roadway close to Doneyloop Church.