Gardaí investigate after man's body found in Limerick

Gardaí­ are investigating following the discovery of a man’s body in Limerick city on Wednesday night.

The body was found in the Parnell Street area, close to Colbert Rail station.

“Gardaí­ are currently at the scene of an incident on Parnell Street in Limerick city [and] were alerted to the incident at approximately 8pm, when a male was discovered deceased in the area,” said a Garda spokeswoman.

“The local coroner has been notified. Inquiries are ongoing at this time.”