Gardaí investigate after body of man found in Co Cork

The discovery was made on Thursday afternoon, with an autopsy to help determine the direction of the investigation

The body remains at the scene, which is being preserved for forensic examination.

The body of an unidentified man has been discovered in Mallow, Co Cork, with gardaí preserving the scene for a forensic examination.

The discovery was made in Ballyellis at approximately 1.30pm on Thursday, October 15.

It is understood that the body was found on a walkway close to a wastewater treatment plant, located a short distance outside Mallow town, on the Killavullen side.

It remains at the scene, which is being preserved for forensic examination.

An autopsy will be arranged, with the results expected to assist gardaí in determining the course of their investigation.

An incident room has been established at Mallow Garda Station as investigations continue.

Gardaí said they were unable to provide further information at this early stage.