An investigation has been launched after the body of a man was discovered in Dublin city centre.

Gardaí were alerted to the discovery of a body at a residential property at Viking Harbour on the South Quays yesterday afternoon.

A man, who was in his 30s, was pronounced dead at the scene.

His body has been removed to a mortuary where a post mortem examination is due to take place.

Gardaí said the results will determine the course of the investigation.

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