LIVE: Arrest made by gardai after elderly man dies following 'fatal assault'

Gardaí are investigating all the circumstances around the death of an elderly man following an incident at a private home in north County Dublin on Thursday evening.

Shortly after 11.20pm, gardaí and emergency services attended a residence in Tobersool, near Balbriggan, where a man in his 70s was found unresponsive. He was declared deceased the scene.

A male, aged in his 20s, was subsequently arrested in connection with the investigation, and he is currently detained pursuant to Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984, at a garda station in Dublin.

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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, County Dublin, area between 10pm and 11.20pm on Thursday.

Individuals with video recordings, including motorists with dash cams, from the area within the timeframe are 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.

Investigations are ongoing.