A GARDA investigation is underway after the body of a man in his late seventies was found in his home yesterday.
The man’s body was discovered at his house in Glenamoy Lawn, Mayfield in Cork city by gardai at around 9pm.
A neighbour had expressed concern after not seeing the pensioner for a few days.
The scene on the north side of Cork city has been forensically examined. It remains sealed off.
The body of the man was taken to the mortuary at Cork University Hospital (CUH) where a post-mortem examination will be carried out tomorrow.
It is understood that the results of the examination will determine the course of the Garda investigation.
The Garda Press Office has indicated that the Coroner has been informed.
“The scene is currently preserved pending the results of the post mortem and inquiries are ongoing.”
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