By Dan Walsh
A murder investigation has been launched into the death of John O’Connor (58), following an incident that occurred at Cluain Fada, New Ross, on Tuesday, December 31st.
Shortly after 11 am, Gardaí and emergency services responded to an incident at a residence in Cluain Fada, where the man was found unresponsive.
He was pronounced deceased at the scene a short time later.
Gardaí said they commenced a murder investigation following a post-mortem examination carried out by the state pathologist today (Wednesday).
The findings of the post-mortem are not being released for operational reasons.
Two men were arrested over the man’s death on Tuesday.
A Garda spokesperson said a man, aged in his 30s, arrested in connection with the investigation remained in custody on Wednesday afternoon, while the second man, aged in his 30s, has been released.
The Garda technical bureau is continuing to examine the scene.
Gardaí continue to appeal for witnesses to contact them and are seeking any available camera footage, including dashcam recordings, from those who were in the vicinity of Cluain Fada, New Ross, at the time of the incident.
Anyone with information is asked to contact New Ross Garda Station on 051 426030 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111.
Investigations are ongoing.
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