Gardaí investigate discovery of man’s body in Drogheda

The body of a man aged in his 30s was found on Wednesday night.
Gardaí investigate discovery of man’s body in Drogheda

By Gráinne Ní Aodha, PA

An investigation has been launched into the discovery of a man’s body in Drogheda, Co Louth.

Gardaí were called to a location in Greenhills at around 9pm on Wednesday, where the body of a man – aged in his 30s – was found.

He was pronounced dead at the scene.

The area has been preserved pending an examination by local Scenes of Crime Unit. Both the State Pathologist and local Coroner have been notified.

The results of the post-mortem examination will guide the direction of the investigation, gardaí said.

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