Murder inquiry into Limerick street attack

A murder probe is under way in Limerick after an autopsy revealed a middle-aged man found unconscious on a city centre street on Wednesday died from head injuries during a violent attack.

The deceased, Gerard Freyne, aged 51, had resided at a sheltered home in the city.

He had been arrested earlier on Wednesday for a public order offence and gardaí believe he got into a fight some time after his release.