Update – Media Blackout request lifted at Incident in Wolfhill, Laois on the 20/3/19

Gardai attended an incident at Wolfhill, Co. Laois this afternoon at approximately 3pm.

Gardai are now investigating all the circumstances surrounding the death of a male in his 40s. No other person is being sought in relation to the incident.

The Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (GSOC) have been notified of the investigation. The office of the State Pathologist has also been notified.

Gardai are awaiting the results of the post mortem to determine the course of the investigation.

We would like to thank you for your assistance and co-operation during this incident.