Man (27) arrested over Clondalkin murder

Dean Johnson (21) was killed last month

Gardai arrested a 27-year-old today in the south inner city.
Gardai arrested a 27-year-old today in the south inner city.

A man has been arrested in connection with the gun murder of a 21-year-old last month.

Dean Johnson was ambushed on the Neilstown Road, Clondalkin, west Dublin, on August 24th .

Gardai arrested a 27-year-old today in the south inner city.

He was taken to Ronanstown Garda station under the provisions of Section 30 Offences Against the State Act 1939.

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