Man, 40s, dies following stabbing at house in Wexford

A man in his 20s, who was in the house at the time, has been arrested.

A man has died following a stabbing at a house in Co Wexford on Thursday night.

Emergency services were called to a property in Westbury Woods, Enniscorthy at around 8pm.

The body of a man in his 40s, believed to be a Polish national, was discovered in the house. 

Despite efforts to revive him, he was pronounced dead at the scene.

A man in his 20s, who was in the house at the time, has been arrested and is being held at Enniscorthy Garda Station for questioning. 

The body remains at the scene this morning.

Gardaí are awaiting the arrival of the state pathologist to determine the course of their investigation.

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

A full investigation is currently being conducted at Enniscorthy Garda station under the direction of a Senior Investigating Officer. 

A Family Liaison Officer has been appointed and will keep the family informed of this investigation.

The residence at Westbury Woods remains preserved for technical examination by the Garda Technical Bureau.

Anyone with any information can contact Enniscorthy Garda Station on 053 9233534, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.