Man (40s) arrested after Waterford pensioner's death 'was known to victim'

"Gardaí say they are investigating 'all of the circumstances' in relation to the incident that occurred in the townland of Cappagh."

"A male, aged in his 40s, was arrested at the scene and is currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984 at a Garda station in the Eastern Region."

"The remains of the deceased have been removed from the scene to the Mortuary in University Hospital Waterford where a post mortem will take place in due course."

"The scene and domestic residence have been preserved for forensic examination while the Coroner and the Office of the State Pathologist have been notified."

Gardaí are investigating a serious incident in Cappagh where a man in his 70s was found with severe injuries and pronounced deceased at the scene. A man in his 40s, known to the victim, has been arrested and is detained under the Criminal Justice Act. Investigators are looking into a possible connection to an ongoing property dispute. The scene has been preserved for forensic examination, and a Senior Investigating Officer has been appointed to lead the investigation.

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