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Gardaí launch investigation after body found in River Shannon

Gardaí launch investigation after body found in River Shannon

Gardaí in Limerick say they are investigating all the circumstances in relation to the discovery of a male body found floating in the river on Saturday evening.

The body of a man who was said to be in 20s ,was found near Steamboat Quay in the city at 5:15pm.

The body was recovered by Limerick fire and rescue and the death was pronounced by ambulance personnel.

It was then removed to University Hospital Limerick where a post mortem will take place.

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Gardaí said a file will now be prepared for the Coroners Court.

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