Man released without charge in Kilbeggan rustling case

The man arrested in relation to the Kilbeggan, Co Westmeath cattle raid has been released without charge, reports Paula Melvin.

Farmers Journal

2 October 2015

Man released without charge in Kilbeggan rustling case

The investigation is continuing into last June's rustling incident.

An Garda Síochána detained the man in his 30s in Donegal in connection with the theft of 100 animals in June 2015.

Gardaí investigating the crime arrested the man in County Donegal on Thursday 1 October and he was released later that day.

Gardaí said on Friday morning that the investigation is still ongoing into the theft of 75 cattle and 25 sheep during the night between 24 and 25 June in Cornaher, between Kilbeggan and Tyrrellspass. The estimated value of the animals is in excess of €100,000.

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