A huge garda probe has been launched after the body of a man was found in "unexplained circumstances".
The man, who was in his 40s, was found last night shortly before 10pm in Rathmines. He was pronounced dead at the scene and his body was taken to the mortuary.
A post-mortem will be conducted by the State Pathologist. The results of the examination will determine the nature of the garda investigation.
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A spokesman said: "Gardai have commenced an investigation following the discovery of a body of a man in unexplained circumstances in Rathmines, Dublin, on Saturday 7th January, 2023. Gardai and emergency services were alerted shortly before 10pm, after the body of a man in his 40s was found at the back of a premises on Lower Rathmines Road.
He added: "He was pronounced dead at the scene and his body has since been removed to the Dublin City Mortuary where a post-mortem will be conducted by Dr Bolster, Office of the State Pathologist. The scene remains preserved pending the outcome of a post-mortem examination.
"Results of the post-mortem will assist Gardaí in determining the course of their investigations."
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