Garda probe after body of man, 70s, found in Cork City house
The scene on the northside of Cork City has been forensically examined and remains sealed off.
A garda investigation is underway after the body of a man in his late 70s was found in his home in Glenamoy Lawn in Mayfield in Cork City on Saturday.
The body was discovered by gardaí at around 9pm. A neighbour had expressed concern having not seen the pensioner for a few days.
The scene on the northside of Cork City has been forensically examined and remains sealed off.
The body of the man was taken to the mortuary at Cork University Hospital (CUH), where an autopsy will be carried out on Monday.
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.”
