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Gardaí investigate as body of man (60s) found in suspicious circumstances in Dublin

Emergency services were alerted to the scene but he was pronounced dead a short time later

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Gardaí have launched an investigation into the death of a man at a house in Dublin which is being treated as suspicious.

The body of the male, aged in his 60s, was discovered at the property in the Herberton Park area of Rialto at around 3pm.

Emergency services were alerted to the scene but he was pronounced dead a short time later.

Gardaí are investigating all the circumstances surrounding the man’s death, including whether he died violently.

The property has been sealed-off to facilitate a forensic examination while the Office of the State Pathologist has also been notified.

Investigators will await the results of the post mortem examination to determine the course of their inquiry.

No arrests have yet been made and gardaí at Kevin Street are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.

A garda spokesman told The Irish Independent: “Gardaí are investigating all of the circumstances surrounding the discovery of a man’s body in Dublin 8 on Tuesday afternoon, 27th February 2024.

“Gardaí were called to a residence near Herberton Park earlier this afternoon, where the body of a man in his 60s was discovered. He was pronounced deceased at the scene.

“Currently, the scene is preserved for examination by local scenes of crime officers. Both the State Pathologist and local Coroner have been notified.

“The results of a post-mortem examination will guide the direction of the Garda investigation.

“No further information is available at this time,” the spokesperson said.