Man who died after Waterford house incident named locally
This comes as David Norris (35) appeared before a special sitting of Waterford District Court on Sunday, August 3 on a charge of assaulting Mr Fitzgerald causing him harm.
Norris, of Assumption Terrace, Rosbercon, New Ross in Wexford, appeared before Judge Miriam Walsh.
Garda Donal Donohue of Waterford Garda Station gave evidence of arrest, charge and caution.
Norris is charged with assaulting Mr Fitzgerald causing him harm at St Catherine's Grange, Waterford city on Friday, August 1.
That offence is contrary to Section 3 (1) and 3(2) of the Non-Fatal Offences against the Person Act 1997 (as amended by Section 20 of the Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2023).
Norris was remanded in custody to appear before the court again today.
Gardai in Waterford continue to investigate all of the circumstances surrounding the death of Mr Fitzgerald.
Mr Fitzgerald was found with injuries and unresponsive at the scene on Friday.
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He was brought to University Hospital Waterford but passed away on Sunday, August 3, two days after the incident.
A technical and forensic examination of the scene took place.
A Senior Investigating Officer (SIO) is leading the investigation and a Family Liaison Officer (FLO) is providing support to the deceased's family. An incident room has been established at Waterford Garda Station.
Meanwhile, gardai continue to appeal for witnesses.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Waterford Garda Station on 051 305 300 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111.
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