The body of a man has been discovered this morning on a Dublin City Street as Gardai continue to investigate "all circumstances surrounding the unexplained death", Dublin Live can reveal.
The victim, whose age is currently unknown, was pronounced dead at the scene after Gardai and emergency services rushed to Wood Quay at around 7am this morning.
The body of the man was removed to Dublin City Morgue where a post-mortem is due to take place.
Results from the post-mortem will determine the course of the Gardai investigation with officers saying that they are currently investigating "all circumstances surrounding the unexplained death".
People had been advised to avoid the Fishamble Street area all morning if possible with the inbound lane and the left turn from Lord Edward Street blocked as Gardai dealt with the tragic incident.
A spokesman told Dublin Live: Gardaí are investigating all circumstances surrounding the unexplained death of a male (age unknown) which was discovered on Wood Quay, Dublin 8 this morning, 10th March 2020 at approximately 7am."
"The body of the man was removed to Dublin City Morgue where a post-mortem is due to take place and the results of which will determine the course of the Garda investigation."
