Gardaí are expected to launch a murder investigation following the discovery of a man’s body in a house in Carrick-on-Suir, Co Tipperary, late on Saturday night.
A 999 call was received shortly after 11:30pm, and emergency services arrived at the property on O’Callaghan’s Lane, in the town to find the man, believed to be in his 30s, with what are thought to be stabbing injuries in the living area of the house.
Paramedics attempted to resuscitate him, but were unsuccessful, and he was pronounced dead at the scene.
The State Pathologist’s Office has been notified, and the results of a post-mortem examination at University Hospital Waterford are expected to guide the direction of any future investigation. However, detectives are understood to be satisfied that the man’s injuries were not self-inflicted and are preparing to launch a full murder inquiry.
A 24-year-old woman from the Czech Republic was arrested at the scene on suspicion of assault. She is being detained at Clonmel Garda Station under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, which allows gardaí to hold suspects for up to 24 hours before they must be charged or released.
Gardaí have not yet released the identity of the deceased pending notification of all next of kin, but it is understood he was originally from eastern Europe and had been living in the house for a period of time.
The scene remains sealed off for a forensic examination, and the Garda Technical Bureau is expected to travel from Dublin today to carry out a detailed analysis.
Meanwhile, gardaí have begun door-to-door inquiries in the O’Callaghan’s Lane area to establish whether anyone heard a disturbance or noticed suspicious activity in the cul de sac late on Saturday night.
Officers are also canvassing nearby homes and businesses for CCTV footage that may assist in tracking the man’s final movements.
An incident room has been set up, and investigators are appealing to anyone who may have information to contact Clonmel Garda Station Tel: (052) 617 7640.
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