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Man arrested after human remains found in slurry tank

Police believe body to be that of missing Irish sheep farmer

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Police have arrested a man after human remains were found in a slurry tank
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Police have arrested a man after human remains were found in a slurry tank

A man has been arrested on suspicion of killing a farmer after partial remains were found in a slurry tank in Ireland. According to reports, neighbours of sheep farmer Michael Gaine from County Kerry...

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