Gardaí investigating after body of man discovered in Limerick 

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Gardaí have preserved a scene at a house on the outskirts of Limerick City following the discovery of a man’s body inside the property.

The body was discovered on the Old Cratloe Road around 8.30am on Saturday.

The man’s body was removed to University Hospital Limerick for a post mortem which is to be conducted by the State Pathologist.

A garda source said the results of the autopsy will determine the course of the Garda investigation.

Gardaí believe the man, who was aged in his 60s, had been deceased for a considerable period of time.

When asked for comment, a Garda spokeswoman replied: “Gardaí in Mayorstone Park are investigating all the circumstances in relation to the discovery of a male body at a residence on Old Cratloe Road, Limerick yesterday morning Saturday 7th October, 2023 at approximately 8.30am.

“The scene is preserved to allow for a forensic and technical examination by the Garda Technical Bureau.

“The body of the man has been removed from the scene to the mortuary at University Hospital Limerick. A post-mortem examination will be conducted which will determine the course of the investigation.

“Investigations are ongoing.”