Body of a man in his 50s discovered in Carrick-on-Shannon

Emergency services at the scene where a body was discovered at the Leitrim Road, Carrick-on-Shannon earlier this afternoon. Picture: Gerry Faughnanplaceholder image
Emergency services at the scene where a body was discovered at the Leitrim Road, Carrick-on-Shannon earlier this afternoon. Picture: Gerry Faughnan

Results of post-mortem will guide the direction of the Garda investigation

An Garda Síochána have confirmed this evening to the Leitrim Observer that Gardaí in Carrick-on-Shannon, along with local emergency services, responded after the body of a man in his late 50s was discovered.

The body was found on February 4, on lands at Leitrim Road, Carrick-on-Shannon.

His body has been transferred to the mortuary at Sligo University Hospital for a post-mortem examination.

The local Coroner has been informed, and the results of the post-mortem will guide the direction of the Garda investigation.

The scene is currently preserved for further examination.

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