Gardaí in Limerick have said their investigation into the death of Martin Clancy has been upgraded to a murder inquiry.
They have appealed to anyone who may have been aware of Mr Clancy's movements from New Year's Day to contact them at Henry Street Garda Station.
The change in the status of the investigation followed a post-mortem examination by State Pathologist Dr Marie Cassidy in Limerick tonight.
Body of victim removed from a house in O Curry St Limerick for a PM by State Pathologist Dr.Marie Cassidy. pic.twitter.com/BZSWqsoQnT
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The 45-year-old's body was discovered at an apartment on Little O'Curry Street shortly before 6pm yesterday evening.
It is understood that he worked as a chef in Limerick city in the past.
Mr Clancy had been before the courts on a number of charges in the past ten years, including drugs charges and possession of an offensive weapon.
