The body of a Polish man in his 30s has been found in a house in Drumcondra.

It is understood he may have suffered an assault.

The discovery was made shortly before 2am this morning in a house on Church Avenue in Drumcondra.

The house has been sealed off for a forensic examination.

The body has been removed to the city morgue for a post mortem examination later today.

Gardai say they are investigating all the circumstances surrounding the discovery.