Man's body found in Monaghan in unexplained circumstances

The scene is currently preserved, and a technical examination will be undertaken by the Garda technical bureau. Picture: Denis Minihane

Gardaí in Carrickmacross are investigating the discovery of a man's body in Co. Monaghan in unexplained circumstances. 

The body was found on the Kingscourt Road in Lossets, at the boundary of a premises at 8am this morning, following a call from a member of the public. 

The scene is currently preserved, and a technical examination will be undertaken by the Garda technical bureau. 

The state pathologist has been notified, and the results of a post-mortem will determine the course of the investigation. 

A garda spokesperson said that no further information is available at this time.