17/09/2014

Co Carlow Death Changed To Murder Investigation

An investigation into the discovery of a man's body at a house in Tullow, Co Carlow has been upgraded to a murder inquiry.

The body of 41-year-old Gints Intenbergs, a Latvian national, was found in a rented house on the Graigeowen estate at about 9am on Tuesday morning.

The results of a post-mortem have not be revealed but gardaí have said that the case has now become a murder investigation.

Another Latvian national was found in the house with serious injuries, he remains in hospital.

Two men arrested in connection with the incident are being held at Carlow Garda Station.

(MH/CD)

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