Midleton death under investigation

Gardaí are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death of a man in Midleton following the discovery of a body on Monday.

Shortly after 4pm, gardaí responded to a report of an incident at a home in the Broomfield West housing estate, Midleton, where a man in his 60s was found unresponsive. He was pronounced dead at the scene a short time later.

A woman in her 60s was also discovered needing medical attention and was transported by ambulance to CUH where it is reported she has since recovered well.

Following the incident, the scene was preserved for forensic examination.

Gardaí confirmed that the local coroner was notified and that a post-mortem examination by the State Pathologist was completed on Tuesday. Gardaí are now preparing a file for the Coroner’s Court.

Gardaí are currently describing the man’s death as “unexplained” and are awaiting the post-mortem results which will determining the course of their investigations going forward.

It has been reported that the man’s death could be linked with the consumption of homemade alcohol; however, this is yet to be confirmed.