Gardai in county Mayo are investigating a suspicious death in a house near Castlebar this evening.
It is understood that the victim, a man in his eighties, died from a gunshot wound.
Gardai were called to a fire at a single storey dwelling on the Westport Road, outside Castlebar around tea-time this evening and the emergency services were called.
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The body of a man was discovered at the house.
It remains at the scene pending a garda forensic investigation.
It is understood that gardai detained a man who was at the scene for questioning.
The property has been sealed off and a State Pathologist is due to carry out a post mortem.
The Coroner for Mayo has also been notified.
No further details are available.
A garda spokesperson said in a statement: "Shortly after 6.30pm this evening, Sunday 5th March 2023, Gardaí and Emergency Services responded to reports of a fire at a house on Pheasanthill, Castlebar, Co. Mayo.
"The body of a man was discovered inside the residence.
"A man has been arrested by Gardaí on suspicion of murder. He is currently detained in Castlebar Garda Station under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984.
"The scene is currently preserved and the services of the Garda Technical Bureau, and Office of the State Pathologist are being requested.
"Gardaí in Castlebar are appealing to any person who may have information in relation to this incident to contact them at Castlebar Garda Station on 094 903 8200, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.
"Investigations are ongoing. An Garda Síochána has no further comment at this time."
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