04/11/2019

Man Arrested In Connection With Boy's Death In Limerick

A man, aged in his 20s, has been arrested in connection with the suspicious death of a boy in Limerick.

Gardaí have reported that the body of a boy was discovered by officers at a house in the Ballynanty area of Limerick city just after 7pm on Sunday, 03 November. The boy was pronounced dead at the scene.

Following the discovery a man in his late 20s was arrested by investigating Gardaí. He is currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984 at Henry Street Garda Station.

The scene is preserved for a forensic and technical examination and the services of both the Office of the State Pathologist and Garda Technical Bureau have been requested.

The investigation is ongoing.

(MH/CM)

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