Two still in custody after arrests linked to shooting of gangland criminal Eamon Dunne

TWO MEN arrested yesterday in connection with the murder of gangland figure Eamon Dunne almost two years ago remained in custody…

TWO MEN arrested yesterday in connection with the murder of gangland figure Eamon Dunne almost two years ago remained in custody last night.

The 34-year-old died on April 23rd, 2010, after being shot in the head and body in the Faussagh House pub in Cabra, Dublin.

Gardaí believe four men were involved in the murder, seen as one of the most significant gangland killings in a decade.

A number of searches were carried out at properties in the city yesterday and two men in their 20s were arrested in connection with his death.

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