Teenager due in court over Cavan death

A 19-year-old man is to appear in court tomorrow morning charged in connection with the death of a man in a Co Cavan house.

A 19-year-old man is to appear in court tomorrow morning charged in connection with the death of a man in a Co Cavan house.

The man's body was discovered in the house in Bailieboro in the early hours of the morning. It is believed the 54-year-old had been stabbed.

The 19-year-old was arrested earlier under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act. He will appear in Monaghan District Court tomorrow morning

The scene of the death has been preserved for forensic examination and the State Pathologist was notified.

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