Fisherman's body found on board West Cork trawler

Gardaí in West Cork are investigating the death of a fisherman whose body has been found on board a trawler in Bantry.

The Lithuanian man - who was in his 50s - was pronounced dead after paramedics were alerted by a crewman at around 10.30pm yesterday.

Gardaí have cordoned off the Irish-registered vessel.

It is expected that assistant state pathologist, Dr Margaret Bolster will carry out a post mortem at Cork University Hospital this afternoon.

Gardaí say the results of the examination will determine the direction of their inquiries. The death is not being viewed as suspicious at this stage.