18/01/2012

Suspicious Death In Limerick

The circumstances surrounding the discovery of a body in Limerick on Wednesday are being treated as suspicious.

Gardai at Roxboro Road are now investigating the death of the man in Limerick, which occurred at approximately 12.35am when a 43-year-old male was found with serious injuries at Lenihan Avenue.

He was taken by ambulance to the Mid-Western Regional Hospital where he was later pronounced dead.

The scene is preserved pending a technical examination and the State Pathologist has been notified.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Roxboro Road 061 214 340 or the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111.

(DW)

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