Man, 20s, arrested after man, 70s, found dead at house in Co Dublin

Shortly after 11.20pm on Thursday, the man was found unresponsive at a house in Tobersool, near Balbriggan

Gardai at the scene at Tobersool near Balbriggan in Co Dublin where a man's body was discovered last night.

A man in his 20s has been arrested after a man in his 70s was found dead at a house in Co Dublin.

Gardaí are investigating "all the circumstances around the death" after the man was found unresponsive at a house in Tobersool, near Balbriggan shortly after 11.20pm last night. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

A man, aged in his 20s, was arrested in connection with the investigation. He is currently being held at a Garda Station in the Dublin area under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984.

The office of the state pathologist has been notified, and an autopsy will be carried out. The scene is currently preserved for examination by the Garda Technical Bureau.

Gardaí said a senior investigating officer has been appointed to lead the inquiry, and an incident room has been established at Balbriggan Garda Station.

Gardaí are now appealing for information.

In a statement, a Garda spokesperson said: "Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to come forward, particularly those who were in the Tobersool, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin, area between 10pm and 11.20pm on Thursday 12 December 2024.

"Additionally, individuals with video recordings, including motorists with dash cams, from the area within the timeframe are asked to provide footage to investigating Gardaí.

"Anyone with information is asked to contact Balbriggan Garda Station on [phone], the Garda Confidential Line on (1800) 666 111 or any Garda Station."

Investigations are ongoing.