Gardaí in Cork investigating after body of man found in 'suspicious circumstances'
It is believed the man's body had not been in the area for much more than a day. He was found with some visible injuries. Picture: Eddie O'Hare.
The body of an unidentified man has been discovered in Mallow, with gardaí preserving the scene for a forensic examination.
The body was found in "suspicious circumstances," garda sources confirmed.
It is believed the man's body had not been in the area for much more than a day. He was found with some visible injuries.
A senior investigating officer has been appointed and the Garda Technical Bureau will analyse the scene and look to recover evidence.
The discovery was made in Ballyellis at approximately 1.30pm on Thursday, October 15.
It is understood that the body was found on a walkway close to a wastewater treatment plant, located a short distance outside Mallow town, on the Killavullen side.
An autopsy will be arranged, with the results expected to assist gardaí in determining the course of their investigation.
An incident room has been established at Mallow Garda Station as investigations continue.
Gardaí are appealing for anyone who was in the area on Thursday morning and Thursday afternoon to contact gardaí.
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