Murder investigation launched after 'vulnerable' father found fatally beaten at his Dublin home

Superintendent Paul Franey of Balbriggan Station speaks to the media at Balbriggan Garda Station on Thursday after a murder investigation was launched following the discovery of the body of 65-year-old Christopher Hall in his home in Balbriggan on Wednesday afternoon. Picture: Colin Keegan/ Collins Dublin

A murder investigation has been launched after the discovery of a man’s body in north Dublin.

The victim, 65-year-old Christopher Hall, was found with serious head injuries at his home in Dun Saithne Green, Balbriggan, on Wednesday afternoon.