Body of man found on Co. Galway road

The body of a man was found on the side of a road in Tuam, Co. Galway yesterday.

The deceased, believed to be in his 60s, was discovered by Gardaí in the townland of Kilcloghlans, according to the Irish Mirror. A Garda statement regarding the man's death reads:

"The body of a man in his mid 60s was removed to University College Hospital Galway. A post mortem is to be arranged and will dictate the course of the investigation. "Gardaí at Tuam are seeking the assistance of any person who have seen a male on this road between the Ballygaddy Road junction and the new roundabout on the N17 at Kilcloghans between 10.30pm Saturday the 11th February and 10am Sunday 12th February 2017".

If you have any information that could help the Garda investigation, contact Tuam Garda station on 09370840.