Gardai are investigating after the body of a man was found in "unexplained circumstances" in Dublin.
The gruesome discovery was made shortly before 3pm this afternoon at a residential property at Cromlech Fields, Ballybrack. The body of the man, aged in his 40s, currently remains at the scene which is preserved for a forensic and technical examination.
A garda spokesman said: "Gardai at Shankill have commenced an investigation following the discovery of a body in unexplained circumstances this afternoon, Tuesday 13th December 2022, in Ballybrack, County Dublin.
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"The services of the State Pathologist and Garda Technical Bureau have been requested. Enquires are ongoing and no further information is available at this time."
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