Arrest made as gardai launch investigation after man (60s) found dead in Laois hotel
Gardaí were alerted to an incident at the hotel shortly before 8pm on Tuesday night
Gardai have arrested a man in connection with the death of a man at a Laois hotel.
Gardaí are investigating “all the circumstances surrounding the death of a man at a hotel in North County Laois on Tuesday evening”, a spokesperson confirmed.
Gardaí were alerted to an incident at a hotel shortly before 8pm where a man in his 60s was found deceased.
A man in his 30s was arrested and is currently detained at a Garda station in the Eastern Region.
The services of the Garda Technical Bureau and Office of the State Pathologist have been requested.
A Senior Investigating Officer (SIO) has been appointed to lead the investigation and an incident room has been established at Portlaoise Garda Station. A Family Liaison Officer (FLO) will be appointed to support the family of the deceased.
Investigations are ongoing.