A murder investigation has been launched following the discovery of a body of an 18-year-old man in Dunleer, Co Louth.
A post-mortem examination was carried out this evening by the Deputy State Pathologist Dr Mulligan at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital and a preliminary report has been provided to investigating Gardaí. Details of the report are not being published for operational reasons, investigating Gardaí are confirming that the man died in violent circumstances and a murder investigation has commenced.
An examination of the crime scene is ongoing and an incident room has been established at Drogheda Garda Station.
Investigating Gardaí are appealing for information and are particularly appealing to anyone who was in the vicinity of Shamrock Hill, Dunleer between 4pm yesterday afternoon (25/5/2018) and 8.30am this morning (26/5/2018) to contact them.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Drogheda Garda Station 041-9874200 or the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111.
No arrests have been made to date and enquiries are ongoing.
Further updates will follow.
