Northern Ireland

Jonathan Cairns: Man arrested over Ballykelly murder released

Jonathan Cairns, whose body was found in Loughamore Forest, Ballykelly
Jonathan Cairns, whose body was found in Loughamore Forest, Ballykelly Jonathan Cairns, whose body was found in Loughamore Forest, Ballykelly

A 50-year old man arrested by detectives investigating the murder of Jonathan Cairns has been released on bail.

The body of the 18-year-old was found in a shallow grave in Loughermore Forest in Ballykelly after he was attacked as he made his way home from a night out in the early hours of April 25 1999.

A file is being prepared for submission to the PPS in relation to the offences of perverting the course of justice and withholding information.

Those relate to a 44-year-old woman who was arrested last year by detectives investigating the murder. She was released on bail.