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Arrest
Man arrested after child found dead at a house in Limerick
The man is believed to be aged in his 20s.
GARDAÍ HAVE ARRESTED a man after a child was found dead at a house in Limerick.
Shortly after 7pm Gardaí discovered the body of a boy, believed to be aged 11, at a house in the Ballynanty area of Limerick City following a fatal assault.
It is understood he was discovered with multiple injuries. He was pronounced dead at the scene a short time later.
An investigation has been launched and gardaí say they are investigating all of the circumstances of his death.
A man in his 20s was arrested and is currently being detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984 at Henry Street Garda Station.
The scene has been preserved for a forensic and technical examination.
The Office of the State Pathologist has been notified, and the Garda Technical Bureau have been requested.
The investigation is ongoing.
With reporting from David Raleigh.
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