Kfm understands that the body of a male was found this morning under what are believed to be suspicious circumstances.
A Garda forensic team has been deployed to an apartment on Stanhope Street, just off Emily Square in Athy following the discovery of a body.
Kfm understands that the body of a male was found this morning at around 11am under what are believed to be suspicious circumstances.
The scene has been preserved by Gardai.
The area has been cordoned off and access to surrounding roads is restricted.
Anyone with information has been asked to contact Athy Garda station.
In a statement to Kfm, a garda spokesperson said: "The body of the deceased has been removed for a post-mortem examination by the Office of the State Pathologist, the result of which will assist Gardaí in determining the course of their investigation. The local Coroner has been notified."
More to follow.
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