Man arrested as pensioner killed in Limerick city assault named locally
The incident occurred at Watergate at approximately 11.30pm.
A man in his 40s has been arrested in connection with the incident and is currently being held at a Garda station in Limerick city under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984.
Mr Hayes, who lived near the Milk Market, was known as a gentle and respectful man who kept to himself but was always willing to lend a hand.
'He was a quiet man,' one friend said of the elderly man. 'He minded my dog when I had to be away, took very good care of her.'
A close neighbour stated: 'People here are devastated. My family are shocked. He was good to everyone around here.'
The scene in Watergate has been preserved for technical and forensic examination by the Garda Technical Bureau.
The Office of the State Pathologist and local Coroner have been notified. A post-mortem examination has been arranged.
A Senior Investigating Officer (SIO) has been appointed to lead the investigation.
The man who was arrested is being held at a garda station in Limerick city under the provisions of Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984.
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to this incident to come forward.
Anyone who was in the Watergate area of Limerick city on Thursday, July 10 between 11.15pm and 12am and who may have any information regarding the incident is asked to contact investigating gardaí.
Road users with camera footage (including dash-cam) who were travelling in the area at the time are asked to make that footage available.
Gardaí can be contacted at Henry Street Garda Station on (061) 212400, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.
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