Man found dead in Kilkenny house named locally as suspect remains in custody

The man who lost his life following a suspected fatal assault at a house in Kilkenny City on Monday has been named locally as Rafal Bednarczyk Jacyna.

It is understood that the man, who was originally from Poland, moved to Ireland a number of years ago and was known to many in the area.

Gardaí are continuing to question a male suspect (69) in relation to the incident at Kilkenny Garda Station.

The suspect, believed to have been known to the victim, is being detained under the provisions of Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984.

Gardaí are also continuing to carry out further inquiries in the area as they investigate all of the circumstances around the incident.

Mayor of Kilkenny, David Fitzgerald, has offered his sympathies to the bereaved on behalf of the people of Kilkenny.

“The local community and the city as a whole is in a state of shock following this horrendous event,” he said.

“It’s very important that those affected receive all the help and support that they need at such an incredibly difficult time.”