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GARDAI investigating the fatal assault that occurred in Killorglin in the early hours of Sunday have arrested a male in connection with this investigation.
A male in his 20s was arrested in Co Kerry this morning and is currently detained under the provisions of Section 4 of The Criminal Justice Act 1984 at Killarney Garda Station.
The post-mortem examination has been completed and details are not being released for operational reasons. The family of Stephen O’Connor of Glencar, the deceased victim of the assault, are asking for privacy at this time.
Mr O’Connor passed away on Monday afternoon surrounded by his family at Cork University Hospital.
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