Man and woman arrested in relation to fatal Ballyfermot shooting

TWO people have been arrested in relation to the fatal shooting of Michael Tormey in Ballyfermot.

A man in his early 40s and a woman in her late 30s have been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting in the front garden of Mr Tormey’s Thomond Road home on Sunday, January 9.

Both persons are being detained under the provisions of Section 50 of the Criminal Justice Act, 2007, at garda stations in West Dublin.

Gardai say investigations are ongoing.

Gardai are continuing to appeal for anyone with information in relation to this incident, in particular, anyone who may have been in the Thomond Road, Landen Road, Kylemore Road or the general Decies area between 3:30am and 5:30am on the morning of Sunday, January 9.

Gardai can be contacted at Ballyfermot Garda Station on  666 7200, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any garda station.