A man has died following a serious assault in Co Kildare.
The victim, aged in his 40s, was discovered with serious injuries outside a home in Piercetown, Newbridge on Wednesday morning. He was taken to hospital where he was in critical condition.
He has now been pronounced dead at Naas General Hospital. A man in his 30s was arrested as part of the investigation and remains detained at Newbridge Garda Station.
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A garda spokesman said: "The office of the State Pathologist has been notified and a post-mortem examination will be arranged. An incident room has been established at Newbridge Garda Station and an investigation is continuing under the direction of a Senior Investigating Officer (SIO).
"Anyone with information that can assist gardai with this investigation are asked to contact Newbridge Garda Station on 045 440180, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station."
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