Gardaí in Co Tipperary have begun an investigation following the discovery of a man’s body at a home outside Tipperary town.
The body was found shortly after 4am on Wednesday at a residence in Ballycrana, Kilross.
Initial indications are the man, who is believed to be from eastern Europe, suffered serious injuries. However the exact cause of those injuries was not immediately apparent.
Investigators have not ruled out the possibility that the injuries were suffered in a fall or other accident.
Garda investigations are focused on his movements in recent days and if any visitors came to the home. Gardaí are canvassing the local area for witnesses and sources say mobile-phone evidence will play a key role in determining the man’s activity before his death.
There were no signs of forced entry to the house, which is located in a rural area.
It is understood the man came to Ireland several years ago.
A Garda spokesman said the force was investigating “all the circumstances surrounding the discovery” of the body.
The body remains at the scene. The Office of the State Pathologist has been notified and will perform a postmortem examination in the coming days. The Garda said the results would determine the course of the investigation.
Forensic and technical examiners are at the scene and gardaí have appealed for witnesses.
“Any person with any information that can assist gardaí with this investigation are asked to contact Tipperary town Garda station on 062 80670, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.”
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