Slain Limerick pensioner remembered as ‘kindest man'
A pensioner killed after its suspected he was punched and beaten over the head with a bag containing a vodka bottle, was remembered as 'the kindest man who would do anything for anyone.'
Michael Hayes, aged in his 70s, was found critically injured outside his home at St Michael's Court apartments, in Watergate, Limerick City, at around 11.30pm on Thursday.
Mr Hayes was resuscitated by paramedics and taken by ambulance to University Hospital Limerick where he was pronounced dead in the early hours of Friday morning.
Gardai suspect he was attacked after going outside his home to investigate noise being made in the vicinity of the property.
Paying tribute to Michael on Friday evening, the Garryowen Residents Association posted:' Heartfelt condolences to Garryowen native Michael (Mikey) Hayes, formerly of Kilmurry court Garryowen, an extremely pleasant, gentle person , sincere condolences to all your family from all your old neighbours and friends.'
Dozens of neighbours also paid tribute to the pensioner describing him a 'gentle soul.'
A man in his 40s who was known to Mr Hayes, but who is not related to him, was arrested by gardaí on Friday morning.
He is known to have substance abuse issues.
The man was being questioned by gardaí under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984.
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