Gardaí in Co Donegal are investigating the circumstances surrounding the discovery of a body in Killybegs on Sunday afternoon.
Gardaí and emergency services at about 12.20pm responded to a report of a man found unresponsive at his home on Harbor View Drive in the fishing port town.
The man, who was in his 60s, was pronounced dead a short time later.
His body remained at the scene, which was preserved for forensic examination, on Sunday night.
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There have been no arrests and gardaí did not reveal a cause of death.
However, local Garda sources suggested the man may have died as the result of a violent incident.
The local coroner was notified, and a postmortem examination by the State Pathologist is being arranged.
The results of the postmortem examination will determine the course of the investigation, gardaí said.
Killybegs resident and Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council Niamh Kennedy said such an incident is “not the norm” in the town.
“People are just shocked that somebody has ben found dead in these circumstances. It is certainly not the norm in Killybegs,” she said.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of this man. They are a very well-known family in the area.
“Harbour View is normally a quiet estate and this has just shocked people.”
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to contact Ballyshannon Garda station on 071 9858530, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.
