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Man's body discovered in Ballyfermot

A firearm was found nearby.

Updated: 13.50

GARDAÍ IN BALLYFERMOT in Dublin are investigating the circumstances surrounding the discovery of a man’s body on waste ground at Cherry Orchard Parade.

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The body was discovered by a member of the public at about 6.30am today.

It is understood a shotgun was found nearby.

The scene is currently preserved pending a Garda technical examination and the body remains at the scene.

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The office of the State Pathologist has been notified.

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