Gardai probing tragic death of young man found outside Mayo apartment

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GARDAI are probing the tragic death of a young man.

The deceased, a 25-year-old, was discovered on the ground outside his apartment on Quay Road, Newport, Co Mayo.

The man was found by a neighbour at around 1.30am this morning, who then raised the alarm.

Gardai attended the scene where the young man was later pronounced dead.

His body was removed to Mayo University Hospital, Castlebar where the Deputy State Pathologist, Dr Michael Curtis carried out a post mortem this afternoon.

Gardai said they are investigating the death which has been referred to the Corner's Court.

A spokeswoman for the force said: “Gardaí are investigating the death of a 25 year old man found on Quay Road, Newport, Co. Mayo in the early hours of this morning Tuesday, 25th December, 2018.

“Gardaí were called to the scene when the body of the man was discovered. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

“His body was removed to Mayo University Hospital, Castlebar where a post mortem took place this afternoon by Dr. Curtis.”