Investigation launched following discovery of body in Limerick car park

The Scene where the Discovery of a Body, Steamboat Quay Car Park, Limerick. Picture: Brendan Gleeson

An investigation has been launched following the discovery of a body of a male in Limerick in the early hours of Friday morning.

The body of a male, aged in his 40s, was discovered at approximately 5am this morning, in Steamboat Quay Car Park, Co Limerick.

The scene is currently preserved to allow for a forensic and technical examination to take place. The body of the deceased remains at the scene.

A post-mortem examination will be conducted which will determine the course of the investigation.

Gardaí in Henry Street are appealing to anyone who may have information in relation to this incident to contact them.

Anyone who was in the vicinity of Steamboat Quay, Dock Road this morning between 4am and 6am is asked to contact investigating Gardaí.

Additionally, anyone with information is asked to contact Henry Street Garda station on 061 212 400, the Garda Confidential Line 1 800 666 111 or any garda station.