Body Of Man (30s) Found In A House In Sligo

Tuesday, 12 April 2022 09:29

By Caoimhe Harney

The body was found in 'unexplained circumstances.'

A man's body has been found in 'unexplained circumstances' in Co. Sligo.

The discovery was made at a property outside Sligo town last night.

Gardaí were alerted to a house in Cartron area at around 8.30pm.

There they discovered the body of a man in his late 30s.

His death's being treated as 'unexplained' at this time.

The scene remains sealed off this morning to allow members of the Garda Technical Bureau conduct an examination.

The services of the State Pathologist have also been requested.

Gardaí say the results of the post-mortem will determine the course of the investigation.

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