Man still held in relation to suspicious death in Limerick

A man is still being held by Gardaí investigating the discovery of the body of a man in Limerick yesterday.

A man is still being held by Gardaí investigating the discovery of the body of a man in Limerick yesterday.

A passer-by discovered the body of the man, in his 40s, on Mary Street in the city shortly after 8am yesterday.

Foul play was not initially suspected however Gardai yesterday evening arrested a man for questioning.

He is being detained at Mayorstone Garda Station under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act.

A post mortem examination has been carried out by the State Pathologist Doctor Marie Cassidy and Gardaí are awaiting the results of toxicology tests.

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