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Arrests - Discovery of a body in Co. Sligo on the 3/8/15

Gardaí in Sligo investigating the discovery of a man’s body in Sligo town on the 3rd August, have arrested two persons last last night 3rd August, 2015.

A man (late 20's) and woman (mid 20's) were arrested in the Sligo town area and are currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 at Sligo Garda Station.


Previous press release below.



Garda Press Office


Gardaí in Sligo are investigating all the circumstances surrounding the discovery of a man’s body in Sligo town on the 3rd of August 2015.


The discovery was made shortly after 1pm when Gardaí were called to an apartment on Holborn Street. The man (aged in his late 50s) was pronounced dead at the scene which is currently preserved for a technical and forensic examination. The Office of the State Pathologist and the local Coroner have been notified.
The investigation is ongoing and further updates will follow.