Discovery of a body of a male in Tallaght, Co. Dublin 18th May 2013

Gardai in Tallaght are investigating the circumstances surrounding the discovery of a body of a man aged in his 20s.

The body was discovered in a field near Killanarden Hill in Tallaght at approximately 9 p.m. yesterday evening (18/5/2013).

The Coroner and the State Pathologist have been notified and the scene is preserved pending a full technical and forensic examination.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Tallaght Garda Station 01-6666000 or the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111.

There is no further information available at this time and updates will follow.