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TWO men arrested in connection with the murder of father-of-two Roy Collins could be held in custody for a further two days, writes Kathryn Hayes.
The suspects, who were arrested shortly after the shooting last Thursday in Roxboro, Limerick, were still being questioned last night under Section 50 of the Criminal Justice Act, which allows gardai to hold them for up to seven days.
But gardai will have to go to court before lunchtime today it they wish to detain the men for the final 48-hour period allowed under the 2007 Act.
Sources last night indicated gardai could make this application at Limerick District Court this morning.
Results from forensic samples, seized as part of the massive inquiry, are still being awaited and the firearm used in the murder has yet to be recovered.
Gardai believe the father of two was shot once in the chest with a 9mm Glock pistol. A post-mortem revealed a large exit wound in his back.
Searches continued yesterday in the Rosbrien area of Limerick, close to where the stolen black Mercedes Benz used by the gunmen was found partially burnt out.
Gardai believe Mr Collins (35) was shot dead at his business premises, The Coincastle amusement arcade, because a member of his family gave evidence against a leading member of a criminal gang in the city.
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