Crime & Law

Body of man found in shed of derelict Drogheda house

Investigation is underway and the State Pathologist has been notified

Gardaí have sealed off a house in Drogheda after the body of a man was found. Photograph: Paddy Logue
Gardaí have sealed off a house in Drogheda after the body of a man was found. Photograph: Paddy Logue
Aine McMahon
Tue Jul 14 2015 - 20:15

The body of a man in his 30s has been discovered in a shed of a derelict house in Drogheda, Co Louth on Tuesday.

The property on the Rathmullen Road has been sealed off and the State Pathologist Dr Marie Cassidy has been asked to examine the scene.

A member of the public alerted the fire service after they saw the body at around 4pm.

The body was found by a member of the public on Tuesday about 4pm. Photograph: Paddy Logue
The body was found by a member of the public on Tuesday about 4pm. Photograph: Paddy Logue

Foul play is not suspected and Gardaí believe they are dealing with a sudden death.

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A post mortem will be carried out at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda on Wednesday.