Arrest made after elderly man found dead in a house

A man has been arrested after the fatal assault of an elderly man in County Dublin.

The victim, who was in his 70s, was declared dead after being found unresponsive at a home in Tobersool, near Balbriggan, shortly after 23:20 local time on Thursday.

A man in his 20s has been arrested in connection with the investigation.

Gardaí said they are investigating all the circumstances surrounding the death of the man and a post-mortem examination will be carried out.

The scene has preserved for examination.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward.