Man arrested over suspected fatal assault in Kilkenny city

The man was discovered at a residence at Meadow Way, Castlecomer Road, Kilkenny city, at approximately 6pm and pronounced dead at the scene.
Man arrested over suspected fatal assault in Kilkenny city

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a suspected assault took place in Kilkenny city.The male victim was discovered at a home at Meadow Way on Castlecomer Road at around 6pm on Monday.

He was pronounced dead at the scene.

The scene has been preserved pending a technical examination by gardaí.

The body also remains at the scene; the State Pathologist and Coroner’s Office have been notified.

Gardaí said a man in his 60s has been arrested on suspicion of murder and is being detained at Kilkenny Garda Station under the provisions of Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984.

Gardaí said that they are investigating all the circumstances of the suspected fatal assault.

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