Body found in burnt-out car

Gardaí in Dundalk are investigating the discovery of a body in a burned out car in Co Louth.

The discovery was made at around 7pm at Gyles Quay, near Lordship, a Garda spokesman confirmed.

The scene has been preserved and the State pathologist's office has been informed

Gardaí in Dundalk appealed for anyone who may have any information to contact them.