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Arrest in connection with 2025 murder of man in Dublin

Gardai seal off home where man was fatally injured in Balgaddy, Co Dublin on 25 June
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.