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Man found dead in unexplained circumstances in Dublin

Man found dead in unexplained circumstances in Dublin
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By David Young, PA

Gardaí have launched an investigation after the discovery of a man’s body in unexplained circumstances.

The man, who was aged in his 40s, was found at the back of a premises on Lower Rathmines Road in Rathmines, Dublin, shortly before 10pm on Saturday.

Gardaí and emergency services were alerted, but the man was pronounced dead at the scene.

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His body has been removed to the Dublin City Mortuary where a postmortem examination will be conducted.

The scene remained preserved on Sunday morning and gardaí said the results of the postmortem examination will assist in determining the course of their investigation.

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