Gardaí probe 'violent' death of teenager in Kerry

Gardaí in the Co Kerry are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a teenager in Killarney in the early hours of this morning.

The 17-year-old youth was found dead on the Ross Road in the town just before 2am.

He is believed to have died violently.

Gardaí say they are treating his death as suspicious, but no further details have been disclosed.

The scene has been sealed off for technical examination.