Criminal investigation launched into death of man outside house in Cork city

Gardaí were called to Eagle Valley in Cork City at around 1.10am, after reports of an unconscious person outside a house.

The man was taken to Cork University Hospital where he was pronounced dead.

A criminal investigation is underway into the death of a man in Cork city today.

The man, aged in his 20s, died in the early hours of this morning in unexplained circumstances.

Gardaí were called to the scene at a residence at Eagle Valley, Wilton at around 1.10am following reports of an unconscious male.

The man was taken to Cork University Hospital where he was later pronounced dead.

A post-mortem has been completed, the results of which will not be released for operational purposes.

The criminal investigation is ongoing.

An incident room has been established in Togher Garda Station. Anyone with any information in relation to this matter is asked to contact Togher Garda Station on 021 494 7120.

Man, 20s, found dead in 'unexplained circumstances' outside Cork house overnight

Gardaí are inveatigating after a man in his 20s has died in "unexplained circumstances" in Cork overnight.

They were called to Eagle Valley in the Wilton area of the city in the early hours of the morning, after reports of an unconscious person outside a house.

"Gardaí are investigating the death in unexplained circumstances of a man in Cork City in the early hours of Saturday, 29th August, 2020," a spokesperson for the force said.

"Gardaí and Emergency Services were called to the scene at approximately 1.10am following reports of an unconscious male outside a residence at Eagle Valley, Wilton, Cork City.

The man was taken to Cork University Hospital where he was pronounced dead.

The house has been sealed off for a technical examination and a post-mortem will take place on the man's remains.

Investigations are ongoing, gardaí say.