An investigation is underway after the body of a man was found in suspicious circumstances in Dublin.

His remains were discovered at a flat in the south city centre.

The body was found this morning at a residence in Cork Street, in Dublin’s Liberties area.

The man was aged in his 70s.

His remains were found at Robinson's Court, a flats complex for elderly people.

The area has been sealed off to the public, and Garda forensic teams are now at the scene.

The circumstances around the man’s death are still unexplained, and gardai at Kevin Street garda station are investigating the incident.

Main image: Gardaí at the scene on Cork Street. Image: Paul O'Donoghue