Foul play ruled out in man's death

Gardaí have ruled out foul play in the death of a man whose body was discovered at his home in Co Longford.

Gardaí have ruled out foul play in the death of a man whose body was discovered at his home in Co Longford.

The man was named as Emmett McKnight (49) from Ballymahon.

Deputy State Pathologist Dr Michael Curtis carried out an initial examination at Ballymahon yesterday morning before the body was removed to Mullingar General Hospital for post-mortem examination.

Mr McKnight's body was discovered on Saturday evening.

He had last been seen on St Stephen's Day.

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