Man arrested in Co Cavan on suspicion of 1979 murder of Joseph James Porter in Armagh

Nadia Breen

24 June 2024 at 11:18 am·1-min read

PSNI say detectives from An Garda Síochána have arrested a man on suspicion of a 1979 murder in Armagh.

On Monday, June 24, a 67-year-old man was arrested in Co Cavan on suspicion of the murder of Joseph James Porter on June 24, 1979.

The man was also arrested on suspicion of firearms offences and membership of a proscribed organisation, according to police.

A PSNI statement added: "The arrest was made under a Trade and Co-operation Agreement (TaCA) Warrant as part of a joint operation with the Police Service of Northern Ireland.

"He is expected to appear at Dublin High Court later today, Monday 24 June.

"The Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Legacy Investigation Branch has been liaising closely with An Garda Siochana and today’s arrest further demonstrates the benefits of joint working between police services and other national partner agencies.

"A decision to prosecute this individual was issued by the Public Prosecution Service prior to the commencement of the Northern Ireland (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023 on 1 May 2024."

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