A man has been arrested in relation to the murder of Martin Kivlehan in Sligo last month.

The body of the 59-year-old musician was found at his apartment in Holborn Street on the afternoon of August 3rd.

Following a post-mortem examination, gardaí confirmed that he had died of stab wounds.

A man and woman have previously been questioned in relation to his death, but were released without charge.

This morning gardaí arrested a man aged in his 30s in relation to the murder investigation.

He is being held at Ballymote garda station.