Man found dead in vacant property in Co Donegal

The man has yet to be identified, gardaí said.
Man found dead in vacant property in Co Donegal

By Gráinne Ní Aodha, PA

An investigation is under way after a man was found dead at a vacant property in Co Donegal.

The man, who is yet to be identified, was found at a property in Dundrain, Burnfoot at around 2.30pm on Wednesday.

His remains have been removed to the mortuary at University Hospital Letterkenny for a post-mortem examination.

The Office of the State Pathologist and the local coroner have been notified.

The scene has been preserved for a technical and forensic examination.

The results of the post-mortem will assist gardai in determining the course of their investigations.

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