15/09/2017

Body Discovered In Ennis, Co Clare

An investigation has been launched following the discovery of a body in County Clare earlier this morning, Friday 15 September.

According to reports, gardaí and ambulance paramedics responded to reports that a body had been found in a green area close to Gallows Hill and the Turnpike in Ennis just after 10am.

It is understood the body remains at the scene, which has been sealed to allow for a forensic examination.

Garda have said they have not yet identified the body, however they are treating the death as suspicious.

(MH)

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