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Man arrested in connection with murder of Balbriggan pensioner Christopher Hall

A man has been arrested as part of an investigation into the murder of Balbriggan man Christopher Hall.

The pensioner, 65, lived at Dun Saithne Green and his body was discovered in the downstairs of his house on November 24, 2021.

He was described as 'vulnerable' and lived alone.

Read more: Gardai concerned for well-being of man missing from south Dublin since April

Superintendent Paul Franey from Balbriggan Garda Station said at the time that Christopher was found "with obvious significant head and upper body injuries" and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Gardai revealed today that a man in his 20s has been arrested in connection with the investigation.

A garda spokesman said: "Gardai have arrested a man in his 20s today, Monday 16th May 2022, in relation to the discovery of a body in Balbriggan on 24th November 2022.

"He is currently detained under the provisions of Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 at Balbriggan Garda station."

Anyone with any information on the murder of Christopher Hall should contact Investigating Gardaí at Balbriggan Garda Station 01-6664500, the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.

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