Gardaí in Co Meath have confirmed that a man aged in his 30s has been arrested in connection with the death of a man in Ashbourne.
It is understood the man was arrested after a 55-year-old was found dead at a house in Johnswood Drive at approximately 12.30am on Tuesday morning.
It is believed the victim was assaulted before his death.
Gardaí say a 33-year-old man had been arrested and is currently being detained at Ashbourne Garda Station under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act.