GARDAÍ have arrested a man following the discovery of a body in a house in Dublin.
A murder investigation has been launched after the body of a man in his 60s was found at a residence near Herberton Park in the afternoon on February 27.
“Gardaí were called to a residence near Herberton Park, where the body of a man in his 60s was discovered. He was pronounced deceased at the scene,” the police force confirmed.
They added: “Currently, the scene is preserved for examination by local scenes of crime officers. Both the State Pathologist and local Coroner have been notified.”
An incident room has been established in Kilmainham Garda Station, where the investigation is being overseen by a senior investigating officer.
A man aged in his 30s was arrested yesterday morning. He is currently being held at a Garda station in Dublin.
The Gardaí investigation is ongoing.