Gardaí have identified the body discovered on the 31 May 2010 as Lee Slattery (aged 24), who had been missing from the Ballynanty area of Limerick since the 27th May 2010.
The body was discovered in the Delmege House area. This is an old estate near Moyross. The post-mortem on the body has been completed, and the results have been supplied to the investigation team. They show that Lee died as a result of gunshot wounds.
Gardaí in Limerick are anxious to trace the final movements of Lee, and as such are appealing to members of the public to contact them with any information they may have. In particular, Gardaí are appealing for anyone who saw or heard anything on Thursday night (late) 27/5/10 or Friday morning (early) 28/5/10 in the Ballynanty or Delmege House areas.
As part of a search of the wider area, Gardaí have recovered a handgun, which is currently being technically examined.
Any member of the public can contact the Gardaí in strictest confidence at the incident room in Mayorstone Garda station (061 456 980), the Garda Confidential line 1800 666 111, or at any Garda station throughout the country.
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A press briefing will be held in Mayorstone Garda Station, Limerick at 5pm this afternoon, 1/6/10. It is in relation to the discovery of a body in Limerick yesterday, the 31st May 2010
Please see original press release below.
Garda Press Office
Gardaí from Mayorstone Park investigating a missing persons report sealed off an area of waste ground at Delmedge Demesne yesterday afternoon, Monday 31st May 2010.
The services of the Garda Technical Bureau were requested and on arrival at scene they conducted a preliminary examination.
This examination confirmed the presence of a body.
A full examination will take place this morning.
The State Pathologist has been informed and a post mortem is expected to be carried out later today, Tuesday 1st March 2010.
No identification of the body or determination of gender has been made.
Investigations are continuing and the area remains sealed off.
At this time we are appealing to anyone who may have seen unusual activity in this area, or who have any information to offer in relation to this find, to contact them at Mayorstone Park incident room on 061 456989.
Information can also be given on the Garda Confidential phone line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.
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