The victim in the case suffered apparent stab injuries.
Gardai at the scene at Tobersool near Balbriggan in Co Dublin where a man’s body was discovered last night. Photo: Collins:
Gardai are not looking for any other suspects in relation to the murder of a man in his 70s in rural north Co Dublin last night.
The victim in the case suffered apparent stab injuries.
Gardai were called to a house in Tobersool, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin at around 11pm on Thursday night.
A man in his late 20’s who was arrested at the scene is well known to the victim of the fatal assault that occurred in a house.
It is understood the suspect has “certain health difficulties” according to sources.
Gardai in Balbriggan are leading the investigation and a senior investigating officer (SIO) has been appointed to lead the inquiry.
“Gardaí in Balbriggan are investigating all the circumstances around the death of a man following an incident in Tobersool, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin, which occurred on the evening of Thursday 12th December 2024,” a garda spokesperson said today.
“Shortly after 11.20pm, Gardaí and emergency services attended a residence in Tobersool, near Balbriggan, Co. Dublin, where a man in his 70’s was found unresponsive. He was declared deceased the scene.”
The spokesperson added: “A male (20’s) was arrested in connection with the investigation, and is currently detained pursuant to Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984, at a Garda Station in the Co. Dublin area.
The office of the State Pathologist has been notified, and a post-mortem examination will be arranged. The scene is preserved for examination by the Garda Technical Bureau.”
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to come forward, particularly those who were in the Tobersool, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin, area between 10pm and 11.20pm on Thursday.
People with video recordings, including motorists with dash cams, from the area within the timeframe are also asked to provide footage to investigating Gardaí.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Balbriggan Garda Station on (01) 666 4500, the Garda Confidential Line on (1800) 666 111 or any Garda Station.
