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Man arrested after body found at house in Co Cavan

A man aged in his 50s was found unresponsive with serious injuries at a house in Blacklion
Jack Quann
Jack Quann

21.15 9 Mar 2023


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Man arrested after body found at house in Co Cavan

Jack Quann
Jack Quann

21.15 9 Mar 2023


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A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder, after another man's body was found at a house in Co Cavan.

Gardaí are investigating after a man, aged in his 50s, was found unresponsive with serious injuries at a house in Blacklion at around 9.15am on Thursday.

He was later pronounced dead by paramedics.

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The scene 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.

As a result of Garda enquiries and follow-on investigations, a man aged in his 30s was later arrested on suspicion of murder.

He is currently being detained at Castlerea Garda station in Co Roscommon under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act.

Gardaí are appealing to anyone who has information that can assist with this investigation to contact Cavan Garda station on 049-4368-800, the Garda Confidential Line at 1800-666-111 or any Garda station.

Main image: A Garda inscription on a jacket in March 2022. Picture by: Ronin / Alamy Stock Photo

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