Issue Date: 13/04/2026
An Garda Síochána are investigating all of the circumstances of a fatal assault that occurred in the townland of Cappagh, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford on the evening of Monday 13th April, 2026.
Shortly after 6pm on Monday 13th April, 2026 Gardaí and emergency services responded to an incident that occurred outside a residential property in Cappagh, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford.
A male (aged in his 70s) was discovered with serious injuries and was subsequently pronounced deceased at the scene.
The remains of the deceased have been removed from the scene to the Mortuary in University Hospital Waterford where a post mortem will taken place in due course. A male (aged in his 40s ) was arrested at the scene and is currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984 at a Garda station in the Eastern Region.
The scene and domestic residence have been preserved for forensic examination.
The Coroner and the Office of the State Pathologist have been notified. A Senior Investigating Officer (SIO) has been appointed to lead the investigation and an incident room has been established at Dungarvan Garda Station. Investigations are ongoing.
