Gardaí have launched an investigation after a man in his 70s died following a fatal assault near Dungarvan yesterday evening.
A Garda Spokesperson has confirmed that Gardaí and the emergency services were called to an incident outside a residential property in Cappagh, West Waterford, approximately 11 km from Dungarvan, shortly after 6.00pm on Monday, 13 April.
A man, aged in his 70s, was discovered with serious injuries, and was subsequently pronounced dead at the scene.
Gardaí arrested another man, aged in his 40s, at the scene, and he is currently being detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984 at a Garda station in the Eastern region.
It is understood that the remains of the deceased have been removed from the scene to the mortuary at University Hospital Waterford (UHW), where a post mortem examination will take place in due course.
A Garda Spokesperson said: “The scene and domestic residence have been preserved for forensic examination. The Coroner and the Office of the State Pathologist have been notified”.
“A Senior Investigating Officer (SIO) has been appointed to lead the investigation and an incident room has been established at Dungarvan Garda Station. Investigations are ongoing,” the spokesperson concluded.
Shock and sadness
Sinn Féin TD Conor D. McGuinness has expressed his shock and sadness following a tragic incident in Cappagh, Co. Overnight.
“This is devastating news for the Cappagh community and for the wider area. People have woken this morning to a profound sense of shock and sadness at what has happened,” Deputy McGuinness said.
“My thoughts and condolences are with the family of the man who has lost his life. Their grief at this time is unimaginable.
“This is a close-knit rural community. News like this travels quickly and impacts deeply. There will be a real sense of hurt and disbelief locally today.
“I would ask that the privacy of all those affected is respected in the hours and days ahead. This is not a time for speculation.
“It is important that An Garda Síochána are given the space and time they need to carry out a full and thorough investigation into what has occurred,” Deputy McGuinness added.
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