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Murder investigation launched after County Wexford death

RTÉ Outside a property a Gardaí and a forensic officer continue the search into the night.RTÉ
Following a post-mortem examination, Gardaí have said they are treating the death as murder

A murder investigation has been launched following the death of a 58-year-old man in County Wexford on Tuesday.

Gardaí (Irish police) and emergency services were called to the incident at a residence in Cluain Fada, New Ross, shortly after 11:00 local time.

The man, who was named locally as John O'Connor, was pronounced dead at the scene a short time later.

Gardaí said that following a post-mortem examination, carried out on Wednesday, they are treating his death as murder.

RTÉ Two white Garda vans are parked outside a domestic property behind Gardaí tape. An officer is seen standing in front of one of the vans.RTÉ
An examination of the scene by the Garda Technical Bureau is continuing

The results of the post-mortem are not being released to the public for operational reasons.

Two men were arrested on Tuesday in connection with the incident.

One man in his 30s remains in custody, while the second man has been released without charge.

An examination of the scene by the Garda Technical Bureau is continuing.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses or anyone with camera footage to contact them.