22/04/2015

Arrest Made Over Limerick Body Find

An investigation has been launched into the discovery of a body in Limerick.

Gardaí responding to a call about an incident at a house on Barrack Hill, discovered the body of a man shortly after 05:30 on Wednesday morning.

It is understood a man in his 50s was arrested at the scene, and is being held under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act.

Garda said the body remains at the scene, pending a forensic examination due to be carried out this morning.

(MH/CD)

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