A murder investigation is underway in Co Lough after a man discovered with serious head injuries earlier this month died in hospital. Marius Juodenas, 44, died in hospital on July 26 after sustaining the injuries on July 5.
The Garda investigating the incident said he was found at a house on Barrack Street in Dundalk shortly before 7pm. He was taken to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda, before being transferred to Beaumont Hospital in Dublin where he was placed on life support. He later died of his injuries.
A post-mortem was conducted at Dublin City mortuary on July 27. The results are not being released for operational reasons. An incident room has been put in place at Dundalk Garda station. A family liaison officer has been appointed to keep the family informed of the investigation.