Gardaí arrest man in his 30s on suspicion of murder after discovery of body

A man in his 30s has been arrested on suspicion of murder after the discovery of a body at a Co Cavan residence. 

Gardaí received reports yesterday morning (March 9) of a man in an unresponsive state with serious injuries at a home in Blacklion. 

Despite medical intervention by Gardaí, the man in his 50s was later pronounced dead by paramedics. 

The body remains at the scene, which is currently preserved for examination by the Garda Technical Bureau. 

The office of the State Pathologist has been notified and a post-mortem examination will be arranged for a later date.

The arrested man is currently being detained at Castlerea Garda Station in Roscommon under the provisions of Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984.

Gardaí are appealing to any person who has information that can assist with this investigation to contact Cavan Garda Station on 049 4368800, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.