Gardai believe Limerick pensioner Michael Hayes was beaten with vodka bottle before his death
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Michael Hayes, in his 70s, was found critically injured outside his residence in Watergate, Limerick City, and later died from severe head injuries. A man in his 40s, known to Hayes, was arrested for questioning in connection with the incident. Investigators suspect Hayes may have been assaulted with a vodka bottle after responding to loud noises. A post mortem is expected to guide the ongoing investigation. Family and neighbors remember Hayes as a kind individual who lived alone, leaving a community in shock over the tragedy.
Michael Hayes, aged in his 70s, was found critically injured outside his home and later died in the hospital from serious head injuries suspecting an assault.
A man in his 40s, known to Mr Hayes but not related, was arrested and questioned by gardaí under the Criminal Justice Act as part of the investigation.
Mr Hayes may have been attacked after investigating loud noises outside his home, and his niece described him as a lovely man who was active for his age.
Neighbors expressed their shock and fondness for Mr Hayes, highlighting his kind nature and the emotional impact of his sudden death on the community.
Read at Irish Independent
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