A man in his late 20s has been arrested after the body of a boy was found in Limerick city.
Gardaí said the boy's body was discovered at a house in the Ballynanty area of the county, shortly after 7pm.
The 11 year-old was pronounced dead at the scene a short time later.
Gardaí said that they are investigating all of the circumstances of his death.
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A man in his late 20s was arrested by investigating gardaí, following the discovery.
He is currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984 at Henry Street Garda Station.
The scene is preserved for a forensic and technical examination and the services of both the Office of the State Pathologist and Garda Technical Bureau have been requested.
The investigation is ongoing.
