A man has been arrested after the body of another man was discovered in north Dublin this afternoon.
The arrested man, who is in his 40s, is currently being held by gardai after the body of a man in his 40s was found in Phibsborough earlier today.
Gardai remain at the scene tonight along with the body of the man.
The man appears to have suffered a number of different injuries and may have been the victim of an assault.
A garda spokesman said: "Gardaí have arrested a man in relation to the discovery of a body of a man (40s) on Auburn Street, Dublin 7 this afternoon, Friday 6th November 2020.
"The arrested male (40s) is currently detained in Mountjoy Garda Station under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984, on suspicion of murder.
"A technical examination of the scene is currently underway by the Garda Technical Bureau. The body of the man remains at the scene and the services of the State Pathologist have been requested.
"A Garda family liaison officer has been appointed and is in contact with the family of the deceased.
"Investigating Gardaí at Mountjoy are appealing to any person with any information into the death of this man to contact them at Mountjoy Garda Station 01-6668600, the Garda Confidential line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station
"Investigations are ongoing."
