Gardaí believed to have identified 'person of interest' over Westmeath death

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Gardaí Believed To Have Identified 'Person Of Interest' Over Westmeath Death
26/10/2022 Gardai at the scene in Rattin near Miltownpass, Westmeath where the body of a man in his 60's was found in unexplained circumstances last night....Picture Colin Keegan, Collins Dublin
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Jonathan McCambridge, PA

Updated at 14:31

A post-mortem examination is due to take place on the body of a man that was discovered at a house in Co Westmeath yesterday evening.

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As the Irish Examiner reports, it is understood a person of interest has been identified and is partaking in Garda inquiries.

The man’s remains were removed from the house located in Rattin, just a few kilometres away from Miltownpass, at around midday.

The man, aged in his 60s, was discovered shortly after 6pm yesterday.

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The death is believed to be suspicious, however, Gardaí are still treating it as an "unexplained death" and are following a definite line of inquiry.

They say the results of the post-mortem will determine the course of their investigation.

 

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