Garda arrested and questioned over death of man outside Dublin hotel

Garda arrested over alleged role in O’Connell Street incident after which man died

A garda who was suspended last week has since been arrested for his alleged role in an early morning incident in which a man died on O’Connell Street in Dublin.

Garda arrested as part of investigation into death of man on Dublin's O'Connell Street

A 51-year-old Dublin resident, named locally as Paul Butler, died days after he suffered serious head injuries following an interaction with gardaí.

Garda arrested for questioning about death of man on O’Connell St, Dublin

Paul Butler (51) suffered fatal head injury after falling to ground during interaction with gardaí

Garda arrested and questioned over death of man outside Dublin hotel

The officer – who was suspended by Garda bosses last week – was arrested yesterday

Garda arrested over death of Paul Butler after incident in Dublin city centre

We have learned that the officer – who was suspended by Garda bosses last week – was arrested yesterday