Body found by family member in Louth

Gardaí in Drogheda, Co Louth, are investigating the circumstances surrounding the discovery of a man’s body.

It was found on Marsh Road in the town by a family member between 11am and 12.30pm today.

The scene was preserved for technical examination, and the state pathologist Dr Marie Cassidy will carry out a post mortem at Lourdes Hospital later today.