Gardaí investigating sudden death of man in in Waterford

Foul play not suspected after deceased in his 70s found in house at Connolly Place in city

Aine McMahon

Tue Mar 6 2018 - 22:39

Gardaí are investigating the sudden death of a man in his 70s at a house in Connolly Place in Waterford city.

Local fire services alerted gardaí to the scene shortly after 8pm on Tuesday evening.

The man was pronounced dead a short time later.

His body will be removed to the mortuary at University Hospital Waterford for a postmortem.

Gardaí said foul play is not suspected at this time and enquiries are ongoing.

The scene has been preserved so a technical examination can take place.