Man (50s) arrested on suspicion of murdering Kerry farmer Mike Gaine
He was arrested this Sunday afternoon
Gardaí investigating the disappearance of Kerry farmer Michael Gaine have arrested a man in his 50s on suspicion of his murder.
He was arrested this Sunday afternoon.
Mr Gaine was reported missing from his home near Kenmare on Friday, March 21, and despite significant searches, no trace of him had been found.
The last official sighting of Mr Gaine was when he bought phone credit in his local Centra shop on March 20.
Mike Gaine
News in 90 Seconds - May 18th
He left the shop in his bronze-coloured Toyota RAV 4, with the registration 152KY366. The car was found in his farmyard just off the N71 at Carrig East, Kenmare, along with his phone and wallet.
"This afternoon, Sunday 18th May 2025 a male (aged in his 50s) has been arrested on suspicion of murder.
'The homicide investigation, led by a Senior Investigating Officer and the Serious Crime Unit Kerry Garda Division is ongoing, supported by the Garda National Bureau of Criminal Investigation (GNBCI).
Mike Gaine
'The male is being detained under the provisions of Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 at a Garda Station in Kerry Division.
'An Garda Síochána continue to carry out searches and technical examinations at lands at Carrig East, Kenmare, Co. Kerry.
'The family of Michael Gaine have been informed of this arrest and An Garda Síochána continue to support Michaels family through a Family Liaison Officer. The family have requested privacy at this time.
'Gardaí continue to appeal to the public assistance in this investigation. The Garda investigation team can be contacted at Killarney Garda Station on 064 667 1160, the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111, or speak with any member of An Garda Síochána,' a garda spokesperson said.
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