31/05/2017

Man's Body Discovered In Waterford Flat

An investigation is underway following the discovery of a man's body in Waterford.

According to reports, the body was found at 9.20am at a flat on Wellington Street today, 31 May.

Gardaí attended the scene and the State Pathologist has been notified.

The death is being treated as suspicious and the scene has been preserved pending a technical examination.

(LM)

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