Siadbh Redmond, 4 Nov
GARDAÍ are investigating a fatal assault in Limerick city which
occurred in the early hours of this Saturday morning.
According to garda press release, the incident occurred at 4:45am when
gardaí responded to reports of an incident at a property in Sarsfield
Avenue, Garryowen.
On arrival at the scene, a male (aged in his 40s) was discovered
unresponsive outside the house. Ambulance personnel tended to the man,
who was pronounced deceased a short time later.
The body of the man remains at the scene which is currently preserved
for a technical examination by members of the Garda Technical Bureau.
The coroner has been notified and the services of the office of the
state pathologist have been requested.
According to gardai, a post mortem will be carried out in due course. A
family liaison officer has been appointed to the family of the
deceased.
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Fire service tackle blaze at a number of houses in Limerick town
A male (aged in his 40s) was arrested at the scene of the incident. He
is currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act,
1984, at a garda station in Limerick.
Gardaí in Henry Street are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed
this incident to contact them.
Any person who was in the vicinity of Sarsfield Avenue this morning,
Saturday, November 4, 2023, between 4am and 5.15am, and who may have
camera footage, including CCTV and dash cam footage, is asked to make
this available to investigating gardaí.
Anyone with information which may assist gardaí is asked to contact
Henry Street garda station on 061 212 400, the Garda Confidential Line
on 1800 666 111, or any garda station.
Investigations are ongoing.