A man in his 20's has been arrested in connection with the murder of Paddy Lyons in Waterford.

The 90 year-old was found dead at his house in Ballysaggart on Saturday evening.

Gardai arrested a man - in his 20's - this afternoon in connection with the investigation.

He is currently being detained at a Waterford Garda station under section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act.

Garda are continuing to appeal for any witnesses to contact Dungarvan Garda station.