The body of a of a 44-year-old man has been found at Rockview Terrace in Doneraile, Mallow, Co Cork in the early hours of this morning.
Assistant State Pathologist Dr Margot Bolster has been contacted to attend the scene where the body remains at this time.
Gardaí have said they are investigating all of the circumstances surrounding the death.
A senior investigating officer (SIO) has been appointed to lead the investigation and an incident room has been established at Mallow Garda Station. A family liaison officer (FLO) has also been assigned to provide support to the family.
The Garda Technical Bureau has been requested to attend the scene.
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to contact them and are seeking any available camera footage, including dashcam recordings, from those who were in the vicinity of Doneraile village from midnight to 2am today.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Mallow Garda Station on 022 31 450, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.
