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Man held on suspicion of murder after fatal assault in Co Cavan

Gardaí are appealing to anyone who has information to contact Cavan Garda Station (file pic)
Gardaí are appealing to anyone who has information to contact Cavan Garda Station (file pic)

A man in his 30s has been arrested on suspicion of murder by gardaí investigating a fatal assault in Co Cavan.

The victim, who was in his 50s, was found with serious injuries at a property in Blacklion at around 9.15am this morning.

He was later pronounced dead.

His remains have been taken to the mortuary in Navan, Co Meath.

A post-mortem examination is expected to be carried out today.

As a result of garda inquiries and follow-on investigations, a man was later arrested on suspicion of murder.

He is being held at Castlerea Garda Station in Co Roscommon.

Gardaí are appealing to anyone who has information to contact Cavan Garda Station on 049 4368800, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any garda station.