Gardai have today arrested four people as part of an investigation into the 2010 murder of Lee Slattery in Co Limerick.
Two men and two women were arrested in connection with the 24-year-old's death in Moyross in May 12 years ago.
A garda spokesperson said: "Gardaí in Limerick have arrested four persons as part of an ongoing investigation into the murder of Lee Slattery (24), whose body was discovered in the Delmege House estate near Moyross, Limerick on the 31st of May, 2010.
"In the course of an arrest operation today in County Limerick, two women, aged in their 20s and 40s, and a man in his 30s were arrested and detained under Section 30 of the Offences against the State Act, 1939. A second man aged in his 20s also arrested and detained under Section 50 of the Criminal Justice Act, 2007.
"All four are currently being held at Garda Stations in the Limerick and Clare Garda Divisions.
"The murder of Lee Slattery remains the subject of a live and active investigation. Gardaí continue to appeal to anyone with information to contact them at the incident room in Mayorstone Garda station 061 456 980, the Garda Confidential line 1800 666 111, or at any Garda station.
"The investigation is ongoing and further updates will follow."
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