Gardaí continue to question man as post-mortem completed on assault victim in Kilkenny

Update: A post-mortem has been completed on the body of the 46-year-old man who died as a result of a fatal assault in Kilkenny city yesterday.

Gardaí have said the results of the post-mortem will not be disclosed for operational reasons.

They are continuing to question a man, aged in his 30s, who was arrested in connection with this incident.

Earlier: Man dies following assault in Kilkenny

A man who was seriously injured in an assault in Kilkenny yesterday morning has died.

The 46-year-old sustained a head injury during the incident which occurred around 4am at a house on Castlecomer Road in Kilkenny city.

He was taken to St Luke's Hospital but died during the night.

A post-mortem is expected to take place later today.

A man in his 30s and woman in her 20s were arrested in relation to the assault.

The woman has since been released without charge, while the man remains in custody for further question by Gardaí.

Gardaí are appealing for anyone with information, particularly any motorists who may have dash cam footage from the area between 3am and 6am yesterday, to contact Kilkenny Garda Station on 056-7775000.