23/02/2015

Investigation Launches Into Death On Co Wexford Farm

Gardaí in Co Wexford have launched an investigation into the death of a man on his farm near Ballywilliam.

It is understood the body of a 42-year-old man was found in a shed on the farm site early on Monday morning.

The scene has been sealed pending a forensic examination. A post-mortem will be carried out later.

The Health and Safety Authority have been informed and are working with garda to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death.

(MH/CD)

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