'Awful tragedy' as body of pensioner found on side of road following suspected hit-and-run in Cork

Gardaí in Mallow are investigating the circumstances surrounding the discovery of the body of a 67-year-old man on the side of the road near Ballybane, Liscarroll, Co. Cork in a suspected hit and run incident.

Latest: A local Fine Gael councillor has said that his thoughts and prayers are with the family of a pensioner who died in a suspected hit and run accident in Liscarroll, Co Cork overnight, writes Olivia Kelleher.

The body of the man was found near his home in Liscarroll shortly after 9.30am today. It is understood he was hit by a car late last night or early this morning.