Body of man found in Midleton as woman hospitalised

A man has been found deceased in a house in Midleton and a woman taken to hospital, with an investigation currently underway into the death, which Gardaí have described as “unexplained”.

The man, understood to be in his 60s, was found by emergency services at the home in Broomfield West, Midleton, shortly after 4pm this afternoon.

A Garda spokesperson told The Echo: “Gardaí in Midleton have commenced an investigation following the discovery of a body in Co. Cork, on 24th February, 2024.

“Shortly after 4pm, Gardaí responded to a report of an incident at a residential property in Broomfield West, Midleton where an adult male (understood to be in his 60s) was found unresponsive. He was pronounced deceased at the scene a short time later.

“An adult female was treated at the scene and transported by ambulance to Cork University Hospital.” 

The spokesperson added: “The scene is preserved for forensic examination, the local Coroner has been notified and a post-mortem examination by the State Pathologist will be arranged.

“The man's death is currently unexplained and the post-mortem results will assist Gardaí in determining the course of their investigations.”