04/02/2015

Investigation Launches After Man Falls To His Death At Mater Hospital

An investigation has been launched into the death of a man who fell from the fifth floor of the Mater Hospital in Dublin on Wednesday morning.

The 40-year-old died after falling into a courtyard at the hospital, on the city's North Circular Road, at about 01:00 in the early hours.

He was found on the ground with extensive head and leg injuries.

It is being reported that the man had a history of mental illness.

Currently, it is not thought that the death is suspicious.

Gardai and the Mater Hospital are carrying out investigations.

(IT/CD)

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