11/09/2013

Murder Investigation Launched After Man's Body Found On Beach

Gardai have launched a murder investigation after a man's body was discovered on a beach in County Meath.

A walker found the body on Mornington beach on Tuesday morning.

The body appeared to have serious head injuries.

Gardaí have identified the man but will not be releasing his name until relatives have been notified. 

The man is originally from Eastern Europe and is aged in his mid 40s.

(CD/JP)

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