Gardaí investigating following discovery of man's body in West Cork

Tue, 06 Apr, 2021 - 08:39

Gardaí are investigating "all the circumstances" surrounding the discovery of a body of a man in a West Cork village yesterday.

The body was discovered in Innishannon and has since been removed from the scene to Cork University Hospital.

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

In a statement to The Echo, a spokesperson for An Garda Síochána said: "Gardaí are investigating all the circumstances surrounding the discovery of a body of a man in Innishannon, Cork on the 5th April 2021.

"The body of the deceased has been removed to Cork University Hospital for post mortem, the results of which will determine the course of the investigation.

"The local coroner has been notified."

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