'Dutchy' Holland arrested in London

The notorious Irish criminal Patrick 'Dutchy' Holland has been arrested in London.

The notorious Irish criminal Patrick 'Dutchy' Holland has been arrested in London.

The 68-year-old, who was named in court as the man who shot Veronica Guerin, was detained by police on Tuesday.

He is one of five people charged with plotting to kidnap a man in the city.

It is understood the group was under surveillance by undercover police.

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