Man, 60s, found dead in rural Westmeath named locally

Garda crime scene tape at the rear of the property in Rattin near Miltownpass, Westmeath. Picture: Colin Keegan/ Collins Dublin

Gardaí say they have identified a person of interest as part of their investigation into the death of a man in Co Westmeath yesterday evening. 

The body of a 60-year-old man discovered at a house in Rattin shortly after 6pm yesterday. 

He has been named locally as Stefan Posschier, a Belgian national who had been living in the area for a number of years. 

The Garda Technical Bureau carried out forensic examination at the site throughout the day today.

The man's remains have now been removed Midlands Regional Hospital in Tullamore, where a post-mortem examination is due to be carried out by the State pathologist.

Though gardaí say the results of the post-mortem will determine the course of their investigations, they are understood to be treating Mr Posschier's death as suspicious. 

Gardaí are now trying to establish his movements over recent days.