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08 Sept 2025

Gardaí issue update following discovery of a body in New Ross - Kilkenny Live

A second man, aged in his 30s was arrested yesterday evening (Tuesday)

Gardaí issue update following discovery of a body in New Ross - Kilkenny Live

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Gardaí are continuing to investigate the death of a man in his 60s following an incident that occurred in New Ross, County Wexford on Tuesday, December 31.

The man, aged in his 30s arrested in connection with the incident remains in garda custody.

A second man, aged in his 30s was arrested yesterday evening (Tuesday) and is currently detained at a garda station in the Eastern Region under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984.

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The Office of the State Pathologist and local Coroner have been notified and a post-mortem examination is due to take place this morning.

Gardaí continue to appeal for witnesses to contact them and are seeking any available camera footage, including dashcam recordings, from those who were in the vicinity of Cluain Fada, New Ross at the time of the incident.

Anyone with information is asked to contact New Ross Garda Station on 051 426030 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111.

Investigations are ongoing.

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