A patient in his 30s has been arrested following the death of another patient in his 80s at a hospital in Cork.
Gardaí says they are investigating all of the circumstances surrounding the death of the pensioner at Mercy University Hospital earlier today.
Gardaí were alerted to an incident involving two male patients in the hospital shortly after 5:30am this morning.
A man in his 30s was arrested at the scene by investigating Gardaí and taken to Bridewell Garda Station, Cork where he is currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984.
The scene is currently preserved for forensic and technical examination. An incident room has been established at the Bridewell Garda Station and the services of the State Pathologist have been requested.
A Garda FLO has been appointed and the family of the deceased have been notified.
Investigating Gardaí are not currently seeking anyone else in relation to this incident.
