17/02/2014

Investigation Launched Into Co Offaly Man's Death

An investigation has been launched into the death of a 65-year-old man in Co Offaly.

The man's body was found on Sunday at a house in Sister Senan Court, an elderly accommodation area in Edenderry.

Gardaí searched the man's home after neighbours reported that they had not seen him for some time.

It is understood that the man had suffered severe head injuries.

The results of a post-mortem examination are due today.

(MH/JP)

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