A murder investigation is under way after a man in his 40s died following an assault in Newbridge, Co Kildare earlier this week.
Gardaí found the man, believed to be Polish, with serious injuries outside a house in the Piercetown area of the town at 10.30am Wednesday morning.
It is understood the man was beaten and seriously injured after a row broke out in the house earlier.
He was taken to Naas General Hospital where he died this afternoon.
A man in his 30s has been arrested as part of the investigation and is being held at Newbridge Garda Station for questioning.
Gardaí say they are speaking with a number of people who are helping them with their inquiries.
They are also asking any witnesses who can them with this investigation to contact Newbridge Garda Station on 045 440180, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any garda station.
The scene at Piercetown remains sealed off.
