Man's body found in Dublin

Gardaí are investigating the discovery of a body of a man in a ditch in Dublin today.

Gardaí are investigating the discovery of a body of a man in a ditch in Dublin today.

The body was found this afternoon in a field close to Bellgree Avenue in Tyrellstown, Dublin 15.

The body has not been identified at this stage. The area has been sealed off and a technical examination is underway.

The State pathologist Dr Marie Cassidy has been contacted and a postmortem is expected to take place tomorrow.

Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to contact Blanchardstown Garda station on 01-6667000.

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