Gardai in Newcastle West investigating the death of a 92 year old James Mulqueen at his home in Ballymakery, Kilcolman, Co. Limerick on the 23.10.09 have arrested a male in his 50's this morning in the Limerick Area.
He is currently detained under the provisions of Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 at Henry Street Garda Station.
Previous Press Release below refers.
Garda Press Office.
Gardai at Askeaton Co Limerick are investigating all of the circumstances surrounding the suspicious death of a 92 year old male at his home in Ballymakery, Kilcolman, Co. Limerick.
At approximately 11am on 23.10.2009 Garda were called to the above address where the body of one James Mulqueen, aged 92 years, was discovered.
The scene was technically examined and the body removed to the Mid Western Regional Hospital where a Post Mortem examination was carried out by the Dept. State Pathologist.
An incident room has been set up at Rathkeale Garda Station ph 069-63214, and enquiries are ongoing.
Gardai are particularly appealing to anyone who noticed any suspicious activity in the vicinity of Ballymakeery between 10am on Thursday the 22.10.2009, and 10am on Friday 23.10.2009, to contact them.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Gardai at Askeaton on 061-601630, or the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.