Gardaí launch murder inquiry in Clonmel

The investigation into the death of a man in Clonmel, County Tipperary, has been upgraded to murder.

The victim has been named locally as 46-year-old father of two Anthony Fallon, who had been living in the town.

He was found dead at an apartment block at New Quay early yesterday morning.

Gardaí have upgraded their inquiry to murder, after the results of a post mortem carried out on his body.