A man, aged in his 40s, has died following a fatal assault in Co Kilkenny.
Gardai arrested a man in his 20s this afternoon after the fatal assault in Kilkenny.
The man in his 40s was discovered with serious injuries on Hebron Road around 12.45 pm today.
He was taken to St. Luke’s General Hospital, where he later died.
Gardaí are investigating all the circumstances surrounding the fatal assault.
The man is currently detained in Kilkenny Garda Station under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984.
The scene of the incident is currently preserved to allow for a technical examination to take place and the office of the State Pathologist has been notified.
Gardaí in Kilkenny are appealing to anyone who may have information in relation to the incident to contact them.
Additionally, they are asking anyone who was on Hebron Road between 12.30 pm and 1 pm, including any road users who may have camera footage, to contact Kilkenny Garda Station on 056 777 5000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.