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Ashbourne

Gardaí appeal for eye-witnesses after body found in unexplained circumstances in Co Meath

A technical examination of the scene is taking place today.

LAST UPDATE | 11 Dec 2022

INVESTIGATORS HAVE APPEALED for information in relation to the body of a man discovered in Co Meath yesterday.

Gardaí have set up an incident room at Ashbourne Garda Station as part of their investigation into the death of a man whose body was found on lands at Belgree Lane, Kilbride, Co Meath.

It is understood that the man’s body was found wrapped in material.

The scene is currently being examined by members of the Garda Technical Bureau.

The body of the deceased, who has yet to be formally identified, has been removed to the mortuary in Whitehall, Dublin where a post-mortem examination will be conducted by Dr Margot Bolster of the Office of the State Pathologist later today.

Investigating Gardaí are appealing for information and particularly want to speak “to anyone who travelled along Belgree Lane, Kilbride on Friday the 9th or Saturday 10th of December”.

Motorists with dashcam footage from this location are asked to make it available to Gardaí,” a Garda spokesperson said. 

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Incident Room at Ashbourne Garda Station on 01 8010600 or the Garda confidential Line 1800 666 111.

With reporting by Emer Moreau