Gardai are appealing for information following the death of a man (64) in Co Offaly.

The body of Thomas 'Toddy' Dooley was discovered at his home at Sister Senan Court in Edenderry at 2:45pm yesterday afternoon.

He suffered serious injuries to his upper body.

The State Pathologist Dr. Marie Cassidy has carried out a preliminary post mortem on his body which is still at the scene.

Garda spokesman Superintendent David Taylor is appealing to the public for information.