A male in his 20s arrested in relation to the fatal assault of a man in his 40s that occurred yesterday morning, Saturday 11th January 2020, has been charged. He is due to appear at Carrick-on-Suir District Court this afternoon, Sunday 12th January 2020 at 12pm.
Previous press release listed below:
Gardaí in Waterford have arrested a man in his 20s following a fatal assault in Portlaw, Co. Waterford.
Gardaí were called to the scene of a serious assault in the Portlaw area of Waterford, in the early hours of this morning, 11th January 2020. Emergency services also attended the scene and a man, aged in his 40s, was taken to University Hospital Waterford where he was pronounced dead a short time later. Gardaí are investigating all of the circumstances of his death.
A man in his 20s was arrested by investigating Gardaí. He is currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984 at Tramore Garda Station.
