Gardai investigate discovery of body in Co Donegal

Gardai have launched an investigation after the body of man was discovered in Co Donegal.

At around 12.20pm on Sunday, gardai and emergency services responded to a report of man found unresponsive at a residence on Harbour View Drive.

The man, aged in his 60s, was pronounced dead at the scene a short time later.

His body remained in the property later on Sunday afternoon as the scene was preserved for a forensic examination.

The local coroner has been notified and a post-mortem examination by the state pathologist will be conducted.

The Garda said the results of the post-mortem examination would determine the course of the investigation.

Gardai have appealed for witnesses and those with information to come forward.