Woman (40s) being questioned in relation to death of young man in Foxrock

Gardaí investigating the circumstances of the discovery of the body of a man in a house at Tudor Lawns, Foxrock have made an arrest.

A woman (40s) has been arrested in relation to this investigation and is currently detained at Dun Laoghaire Garda Station under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984.

The body of the man, who was in his 20s, was found at around 11.30pm last night. It is understood he suffered serious stab wounds.

The body remains at the scene.

Garda forensic officers are carrying out a technical examination and the Office of the State Pathologist has been notified.

It is understood that Assistant Garda Commissioner Pat Leahy also visited the scene this morning.

Gardaí have appealed for anyone who may have seen anything unusual in the vicinity late last night to contact Cabinteely Garda Station on 01-6665400, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any garda station.