27/09/2007

Clontarf Man's Death Investigated

Gardaí are investigating the death of a man whose body was found in an apartment in Clontarf in Dublin on Wednesday.

A friend found the body of the man, believed to be in his 50s, in the apartment on Seafield Road East around 2:30pm on Wednesday.

It is understood that the body was found covered and lying on a couch and gardaí confirmed that the death is being treated as suspicious.

Deputy State Pathologist Dr Michael Curtis conducted a preliminary examination of the scene on Wednesday and a post-mortem is due to take place today.

Forensic examinations are continuing today at the scene.

(KMcA)


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