Updated: 6.20am 9/2/24
An arrest has been made after a man died at a home in Co Kildare.
Gardaí said they are investigating a fatal assault that occurred between 3pm and 4pm on Thursday at a residence on School Street in Kilcock.
A man aged in his 50s was pronounced dead at the scene. A post-mortem examination is due to take place on his remains on Friday morning.
A man aged in his 40s has been arrested on suspicion on murder and is currently detained under provisions of section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 at a Garda station in Kildare.
The scene remains preserved while a forensic examination is carried out.
The investigation is being led by a Senior Investigating Officer from Leixlip Garda station.
Gardaí are appealing for anyone who was in the vicinity of School Street in Kilcock between 3pm and 4pm to come forward.
Anyone with camera or dashcam footage from the area at that time is also asked to make it available to investigating gardaí.
Those with information can contact Leixlip Garda station on 01-666 7800, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800-666 111, or any Garda station.
