Two men have been arrested for allegedly desecrating memorials at separate garda stations in honour of the late Detective Garda Colm Horkan. Books of condolence have been opened at Garda stations across the country for members of the public to pay their respects to the late detective who was shot dead on Wednesday night. Today two men were arrested in relation to incidents at Tallaght and Blanchardstown garda stations in the capital. Another individual has been arrested in relation to the alleged criminal damage of the memorial book opened at Tallaght garda Station. A man has been charged with murder in relation to the killing of Det Gda Horkan, who was based at Castlerea Garda Station.

Source: Irish Independent June 20, 2020 21:00 UTC