Family ‘stunned’ after man arrested on suspicion of murder of Ken Fetherston, discovered four months after his disappearance in 2009

Gardaí have arrested a man in his 40s on suspicion of the murder of Kenneth Fetherston, whose remains were discovered in Rathfarnham more than four months after his disappearance in 2009.

The man was arrested following the search of a private residence in the midlands this morning.

Ken’s father Brian said he welcomed the breakthrough.

"We will be meeting with gardai later today but we are very encouraged that there has been a development in the investigation," said Mr Fetherston, who has campaigned for justice for his son continually since his disappearance and the discovery of his remains.

The investigation into the murder of Mr Fetherston has been ongoing at Tallaght Garda Station since his disappearance on the 22 September, 2009 and the subsequent discovery of his remains at Military Road, Rathfarnham, on the 31 January, 2010.

“In 2020, An Garda Síochána Serious Crime Review Team (SCRT), part of the Garda National Bureau of Criminal Investigation (GNBCI), commenced a review and investigation into the circumstances of the murder of Kenneth Fetherston,” a garda spokesperson said.

“This morning, investigating Gardaí attached to the SCRT, supported by other GNBCI resources and local Garda Resources have searched a private residence in the midlands.

“Investigating Gardaí, from SCRT, have arrested a male in his 40s on suspicion of murder.

“The male is currently detained at a Garda Station in the Eastern Region under section 4 Criminal Justice Act 1984. An Garda Síochána has no further comment at this time.”