07/11/2007

Investigation Launched Into Cork Death

Gardaí in Cork have launched an investigation into the death of an elderly man at his home in the city.

Gus Hornibrook, 74, was found in his house in Temple Acre Avenue in the Gurranabraher area of the city around 12pm on Tuesday.

Gardaí have confirmed that his death is being treated as suspicious.

A post-mortem took place on Wednesday afternoon. Gardaí revealed that no siginficant injuries were found on the body.

Gardaí have appealed for anyone who was in the area of Temple Acre Avenue between 9.30pm on Monday night and 1pm on Tuesday afternoon to contact them on: 021 4395540.

(KMcA)


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