Body of man found in 'unexplained circumstances' in Dublin

Gardai have launched an investigation after the body of a man was found in 'unexplained circumstances'.

Officers at Shankill are leading the probe after the grim discovery in Ballybrack, in County Dublin at around 3pm on Tuesday.

The body was that of a man in his 40s and it has been confirmed that it was found at a residential property in Cromlech Fields.

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The body remains at the scene which has been preserved for forensic analysis. Enquiries are ongoing, and there is no other information available this evening.

In a statement, a garda spokesperson confirmed: “Gardaí at Shankill have commenced an investigation following the discovery of a body in unexplained circumstances this afternoon, Tuesday 13th December 2022, in Ballybrack, County Dublin.

The scene at Cromlech Fields, Ballybrack, Co Dublin (Collins)

“Shortly before 3:00 pm, the body of a man in his 40s was discovered in a residential property at Cromlech Fields, Ballybrack.

“The body of the deceased remains at the scene which is currently preserved for a forensic and technical examination.

“The services of the State Pathologist and Garda Technical Bureau have been requested.

“Enquires are ongoing and no further information is available at this time.”

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