Man's body discovered in drain in north Co Dublin

Gardaí have begun an investigation after a body was discovered in Co Dublin last night.

Gardaí have begun an investigation after a body was discovered in Co Dublin last night.

The man, who has not been identified, was found in a drain in Dunsoghly Lane, The Ward, Co Dublin shortly after 9pm.

Gardaí sealed off the area for forensic investigation and the State Pathologist was notified. Detectives in Finglas Garda Station are leading the investigation.

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