Murder investigation launched in south east following post-mortem examination

The Gardaí have launched a murder investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of a man in his late 50s who died following an incident in the south east on New Year's Eve.

A Garda spokesperson, in a statement to Waterford News & Star, said the investigation is ongoing into the death of a 58-year-old man following an incident in New Ross, Co Wexford, on Tuesday, December 31.

A post-mortem examination was carried out by the State Pathologist and the results of that examination were provided to the investigation team, however, the results of the post-mortem are not being made public for operational reasons.

However, the Garda spokesperson said: "Following the post-mortem, An Garda Síochána has now commenced a murder investigation."

A male aged in his 30s, was arrested in connection with the investigation and was detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984 at a Garda Station in the Eastern Region.

A second individual was also arrested on New Year's Eve evening, but was subsequently released from the provisions of Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act and is no longer being held in connection with this investigation.

An examination of the scene by the Garda Technical Bureau is continuing. A senior investigating officer (SIO) is leading the investigation from an incident room at New Ross Garda Station and a family liaison officer (FLO) continues to provide support the family.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to contact them and are seeking any available camera footage, including dashcam recordings, from those who were in the vicinity of Cluain Fada, New Ross, at the time of the incident.

Anyone with information is asked to contact New Ross Garda Station on 051 426030 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111.

Investigations are ongoing.