Midleton body removed to hospital
The body believed to be that of Robert Holohan was removed from the spot where it was discovered yesterday at 1.45pm in a hearse, which was escorted by the garda car.
The body is to be taken to Cork University Hospital where a full post mortem examination will be carried out by the state pathologist Professor Marie Cassidy.
The body must also be identified by a member of the family.
Gardaí are expected to upgrade their enquiries into a murder investigation later today.