GARDAI have launched a renewed appeal for information in relation to the murder of Paul ‘Frank’ Byrne, whose body was found in a wooded area in Co Wicklow in 2010.
The Dubliner was 20 years old when he was last seen on July 15, 2009 leaving Kilmartin Green in Tallaght in a 2000-registered wine-coloured Mitsubishi Carisma, along with several other men.
Paul was reported missing by his mother at Tallaght Garda Station the following day.
The young man’s body was then discovered by a forestry worker in a wooded area in Blessington, Co Wicklow on July 29, 2010.
Five people have been arrested in connection to the murder investigation, however no one has yet been brought to justice.
Gardai are today renewing their calls for help with the investigation with anyone who may have any information urged to come forward.
A spokesperson for An Garda Siochana said: “It is now sixteen years since Paul Byrne was last seen and Gardaí at Blessington Garda Station are renewing their appeal to the public for assistance and information in relation to his disappearance and murder.
“Paul’s family are anxious for the investigation to progress to bring them closure.
“Gardaí are appealing to those who may have information since 2009, or who may have come into possession of information in the intervening years, to come forward.
“Gardaí are urging individuals, who sixteen years on may want to come forward to do so, especially if relationships or associations have changed over the years.
“With the passage of time, people may now feel more comfortable sharing information with Gardaí.
“Gardaí would like to assure the public that they will treat anyone assisting the investigation in a sensitive manner.
“Anyone with information can contact Gardaí in Blessington at (045) 865 202, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.”
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