Man dies in tent in Dublin city centre

Investigation under way after male’s remains discovered close to Parnell Street

Gardai at the scene after a body was discovered in a tent on Loftus Lane, Dublin. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill

Vivienne Clarke

Mon Mar 21 2022 - 07:21

An investigation is under way after a man died in his tent in Dublin city centre on Monday morning.

The tent was located at Loftus Lane, between Bolton Street and Parnell Street, at around 3am.

Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene. The man received immediate medical treatment, but was later pronounced dead.

The scene remains preserved and a postmortem will be arranged.

Garda Síochána Loftus Lane Ronan Mcgreevy Vivienne Clarke