Gardaí investigating the murder of Sligo man Eugene Gillespie have arrested a man.
Mr Gillespie (67) was found on September 21st, unconscious and lying in the hallway of his home at Old Market Street with his hands tied behind his back.
He was taken to Sligo General Hospital but later died.
A man in his 20s was arrested this morning in Sligo and is being held under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act at Sligo Garda station.
Mr Gillespie, who was known for his love of the Irish language and his interest in vintage cars, had his hands so tightly bound with cable wire that circulation was blocked. He also suffered severe head injuries.
