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Gardaí to announce details of an investigation into a suspicious death in Waterford

Gardaí to announce details of an investigation into a suspicious death in Waterford

The media will be issued an update on the Garda investigation into a suspicious death of a man in Waterford at his home later this morning.

The body of an elderly man was discovered in his home, around 10 kilometres outside of Lismore on Saturday.

90-year-old Paddy Lyons was found dead at his home in Ballysaggart, Lismore at around 5pm on Saturday evening, after emergency services were called.

The Garda Technical Bureau carried out an examination at the house and the scene has been preserved.

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The body has been taken to Waterford University Hospital for a post mortem examination.

Gardaí say the results of the postmortem will determine the course of their investigation.

Officers are due to hold a media briefing at the man’s home at midday.

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