Investigation opens after body of man found in Drogheda

Gardaí in Drogheda have launched an investigation following the discovery of a man’s body in Drogheda on Wednesday night.

The body of the man, who was aged in his 30s, was found in the Greenhills area of the town at around 9pm.

Gardaí discovered the body after being called to the scene. The man was pronounced dead at this location.

Gardaí say that results of a post-mortem examination will determine the course of their investigation.

The scene is currently preserved pending an examination by local Scenes of Crime Unit. Both the State Pathologist and local Coroner have been notified.