A man has been arrested in connection with the death of another man in Limerick City.
The victim in his 70s suffered a serious head injury during an assault in the Watergate area at about 11.30 last night.
He was rushed to University Hospital Limerick where he was pronounced dead a short time later.
The man arrested, who in his 40s, is being held under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, and can be questioned for a total of 24 hours.
The scene of the incident has been preserved for a technical examination and a senior investigation officer has been appointed.
The Office of the State Pathologist and local Coroner have both been notified. A post-mortem examination on the victim is due to take place later today.
The Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses or anyone with information to come forward by contacting Henry Street Garda Station on 061-212400, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any garda station.
