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Arrest in Wicklow murder inquiry

Stephen O'Meara - Body found in shallow grave
Stephen O'Meara - Body found in shallow grave

Gardaí are continuing to detain a 46-year-old man arrested yesterday as part of the investigation into the murder of a Wicklow man.

The body of 26-year-old Stephen O'Meara, from Wicklow town, was found in a shallow grave near Redcross on Christmas Eve. He had been missing for four months.

The 46-year-old is being questioned at Wicklow Garda Station.

One man has already been charged with the murder of Mr O'Meara.