06/08/2013

Body Found On Balcony In Waterford City

Garda in Waterford are appealing for information following the discovery of a body at an apartment in the city this morning at around 08:15am.

It is understood that the body was found on the balcony of a flat on Canada Square.

The scene has been sealed and an investigation is underway to establish the circumstances surrounding the death. A forensic examination of the scene is due.

(MH/CD)

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