Investigation into Sligo death launched

Gardaí in Sligo are investigating all the circumstances surrounding the discovery of the body of a male in his late 30s.

The body was found at a house on Knappagh Road in Sligo town at approximately 3.10pm yesterday.

The area has been preserved for a technical examination and the body has been removed to Sligo General Hospital where a post mortem is due to be conducted this afternoon by the State Pathologist's office.