A man has been arrested following the death of an eastern European man in Waterford.

The man in his 20s was found with serious head injuries on Margaret's Avenue in the city at around 8pm on Christmas Day.

He was taken to Waterford University Hospital but died yesterday evening.

A post mortem was due to be conducted this afternoon by the State Pathologist.

Gardaí arrested a man in his 40s this morning in Waterford city, and he is currently being held at Waterford Garda Station.

Gardaí are appealing for anyone with information or any witnesses to contact Waterford Garda Station on 051-305-300, the Garda Confidential Telephone Line on 1800-666-111, or any Garda station.