The Garda Technical Bureau has arrived at a house in Limerick where a boy was found dead last night.
The garda forensic unit traveled from Dublin this morning and will conduct a detailed examination of the house.
Gardaí are holding an internal conference this morning to decide on how their investigation will proceed.
The boy's body has since been removed to the scene and brought to University Hospital Limerick for a post mortem.
Gardai are now conducting house to house enquiries in the area.
A 27-year old man voluntarily presented himself at Henry Street garda station last night and was arrested by gardai in connection with the boy’s death.
The man is still being questioned.
Many locals said today they were “too shocked” and “traumatised” to speak about the tragedy.
In a statement, gardai said: "Gardaí at Mayorstone Park in Limerick investigating a fatal assault last night, Sunday 3rd November 2019 are appealing for information.
"Any person who was in the vicinity of Shanabooley Road, Ballynanty or in the Moyross area between 4pm and 7pm last night and who saw anything suspicious or to any person who may have information in relation to this investigation is asked to contact the incident room at Mayorstone Park Garda Station on 061-456989, the Garda Confidential Line 1800- 666 -111 or any Garda Station,
"A post mortem examination will be conducted today at University Hospital Limerick by the Assistant State Pathologist Dr. Margot Bolster, the Garda Technical Bureau remain at the scene.
"A man in his 20s remains in Garda custody.
"A Garda liaison officer has been appointed and investigations are ongoing."
