08/01/2016

Man's Body Discovered In Limerick

An investigation has been launched after a man's body was discovered in Limerick.

The body was found at the back of a house in the Brierfield area, Castletroy, on Friday afternoon.

The man is believed to be in his 30s.

A Polish man living in Limerick was reported missing on Thursday, however it has not been established if it is his body.

The area has been sealed off and the investigation is continuing.

(CD/JP)

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