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Arrest in connection with 2025 murder of man in Dublin

James Berney died following an incident at a house on Foxdene Drive in 2025
James Berney died following an incident at a house on Foxdene Drive in 2025

A man has been arrested in relation to the investigation into the death of a man in Dublin last year.

James 'Jake' Berney, who was in his 50s, died following an incident at a house on Foxdene Drive in Balgaddy on 25 June 2025.

A man, aged in his late teens, was arrested this morning and is being held at a garda station in Dublin.

Mr Berney, a father of two, who lived with his elderly father, was described by neighbours as a nice man who did no harm to others.

a photograph of the late james berney
James Berney died following at incident at a house in Dublin in June 2025

Gardaí said that investigations are ongoing into Mr Berney's death.