Garda probe launched after body found in Doneraile, Co Cork

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Gardaí have appealed for witnesses after a body was found in Doneraile, Co Cork.

Gardaí in Mallow are investigating all of the circumstances surrounding the death of a man, aged in his 40s, following the discovery of a body at Rockview Terrace, Doneraile, in the early hours of Sunday.

"The Assistant State Pathologist, Dr Margot Bolster, has been contacted to attend the scene where the body of the deceased remains at this time," said a Garda spokesperson.

A senior investigating officer (SIO) has been appointed to lead the investigation and an incident room has been established at Mallow Garda Station. 

A family liaison officer (FLO) has also been assigned to provide support to the family.

The Garda Technical Bureau has been requested to attend the scene.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to contact them and are seeking any available camera footage, including dashcam recordings, from those who were in the vicinity of Doneraile, Co. Cork this morning from midnight to 2am Sunday, October, 12.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Mallow Garda Station on 022 31 450, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.

Investigations are ongoing.