Issue Date: 06/03/2023
Gardaí in Castlebar continue to investigate the discovery of a body in a domestic house, shortly after 6.30pm, Sunday 5th March 2023, at Pheasanthill, Castlebar, Co. Mayo.
The body of a male, in his 80s, remains at the scene pending a preliminary examination. The scene has been visited by Dr Margot Bolster, Assistant State Pathologist and the body will be removed for a post mortem later today.
The Garda Technical Bureau has, this morning, commenced a technical examination of the scene.
The male, in his 60s, arrested on suspicion of murder, continues to be detained in Castlebar Garda Station under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984.
Gardaí in Castlebar continue to appeal to any person who may have information in relation to this incident to contact them at Castlebar Garda Station on 094 903 8200, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.
Investigations are ongoing. An Garda Síochána has no further comment at this time.
