A MAN HAS been arrested as part of an investigation into the discovery of a man’s body in Co Wexford. 

Shortly after 11am this morning, gardaí and emergency services responded to an incident at a house in Cluain Fada, New Ross. 

A man in his 60s was found unresponsive at the residence. He was pronounced dead at the scene a short time later.

A man in his 30s was subsequently arrested in connection with the incident at a nearby location.

He is currently detained at a garda station in the Eastern region under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984.

The scene is currently preserved for technical examination by the Garda Technical Bureau. The Office of the State Pathologist and local Coroner have been notified and a post-mortem examination will be arranged.

A senior investigating officer (SIO) has been appointed to lead the investigation and an incident room has been established at New Ross garda station.

A family liaison officer has also been assigned to support the family.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to contact them.

They are seeking any available camera footage, including dash-cam 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.

A garda spokesperson said that investigations into the matter are ongoing.