The victim of a fatal assault in Co Kildare on Thursday has been named locally as Jeffrey Jackson.
Gardaí believe Mr Jackson, who was in his 50s and from Cedar Park, Leixlip, was stabbed in the neck during a row with an acquaintance. The incident occurred in an apartment in the town.
A murder investigation has been launched and a man in his 40s was arrested shortly after emergency services arrived on the scene. He remains in custody in a Kildare Garda station as of Friday afternoon.
Mr Jackson’s body was discovered at an apartment on School Street in the town on Thursday. It is believed the fatal assault occurred between 3pm and 4pm.
He had suffered apparent stab wounds – including to his neck – and was pronounced dead at the scene. A postmortem examination was carried out by State Pathologist Sally Ann Collis in the mortuary of Naas General Hospital on Friday morning.
Gardaí believe the two men had been socialising together before the attack. It is understood investigators are not searching for anyone else.
Gardaí have appointed a family liaison officer to assist Mr Jackson’s family.
Investigators are appealing for any witnesses who were in the School Street area of the town between 3pm and 4pm, or motorists who may have camera or dashcam footage, to come forward.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Leixlip Garda station on 01-6667800, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.
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