The remains of a man who died following a fatal assault in Swinford County Mayo last evening have now been removed from the scene to Mayo University Hospital in Castlebar.
The Deputy State Pathologist Dr Kathleen Han Suyin will conduct a post mortem later today.
House to house enquiries are being conducted and Gardaí are gathering and viewing CCTV footage from the locality.
A senior investigating officer has been appointed and a family liaison officer has also been appointed.
A man in his 30s continues to be detained at Castlebar Garda Station, and the scene continues to be preserved for a technical examination.
Investigating Gardai are trying to determine the movements of persons prior to this fatal incident.
Gardai are seeking the assistance of any road users who may have been in the vicinity of the main street in Swinford between 8pm-11pm on Monday November 16 and who may have video footage or anyone with mobile phone video to contact the investigation team.
An incident room has been set up and anyone with information, including video footage, can contact Claremorris Garda Station on 094-9372080.
The investigation is ongoing.
Claremorris Garda Station is the number for information in connection with this investigation and not Swinford which was detailed in the earlier press release.
Previous press release:
Gardaí are investigating a fatal assault that occurred at a house in Swinford, Co. Mayo last night, Monday 16th November 2020 at approximately 11pm.
A man, aged in his 20s, has been pronounced dead at the scene. His body remains at the scene, which is currently preserved for a technical examination.
The services of the State Pathologist have been requested.
A man, aged in his 30s, has been arrested and is currently detained in Castlebar Garda Station under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984.
Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have information in relation to this incident to come forward. Gardaí are also appealing to anyone who may have witnessed any unusual activity in Swinford town between the hours of 8pm and 11.15pm yesterday evening to come forward.
Anyone with any information should contact Swinford Garda Station on 094 925 2990 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111.
Investigations are ongoing
