10/09/2019

Man's Body Discovered At Cork Farm

An investigation has been launched following the discovery of a man's body in Cork this morning.

At about 7am the body of a 29-year-old man was found at a farm house in Shanavagoon, Ladysbridge, Co Cork. According to reports the man had suffered a "number of injuries".

A post-mortem examination is to be carried out at Cork University Hospital, which garda have said will determine the course of their investigation.

The scene of the discovery has been preserved pending a forensic examination.

It is understood that a man, aged in his 20s, has been detained in connection with the discovery.

(MH/CM)

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