Identity of burned body remains unknown

GARDAÍ had no idea last night of the identity of the young man who died after apparently setting himself on fire in the middle of dense woods.

The body was found in Clarinbridge Wood, south of Galway city, by a man walking his dog. The body was still smouldering when discovered shortly before 11pm on Sunday.

Gardaí confirmed yesterday they are not looking for anybody else in connection with the death. It is understood there was some evidence of fire accelerant on the remains, though the gardaí could not confirm this last night.