Body of man found in west Dublin

The body of a man, believed to be his early 20's, has been found near an out-building close to the Liffey Valley Shopping Centre in West Dublin.

The body was found by a passer-by, who alerted gardaí at around 4pm today.

It is thought the body may have lain where it was found for a day or so.

The area has been sealed off awaiting the arrival of the Garda Forensics Team, as well as the State Pathologist.