A man in his late 80s is dead following an alleged assault on a hospital ward in Co Cork.
Gardaí in Cork are investigating all of the circumstances surrounding the death of the elderly man following an incident at Mercy University Hospital early this morning.
Gardaí were alerted to an incident involving two male patients in the hospital shortly after 5:30am.
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A man in his 30s was arrested at the scene by investigating Gardaí and taken to Bridewell Garda Station, Cork where he is currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984.
Gardaí have said: "The scene is currently preserved for forensic and technical examination. An incident room has been established at the Bridewell Garda Station and the services of the State Pathologist have been requested."
A Garda family liaison officer has been appointed and the family of the deceased have been notified.
Investigating gardaí are not currently seeking anyone else in relation to this incident.
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