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22-year-old Irish man dies following suspected fall in New York

A Longford man has died in New York following a suspected fall. The 22-year-old man - named by lo...
Stephen McNeice
Stephen McNeice

19.40 23 Aug 2019


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22-year-old Irish man dies fol...

22-year-old Irish man dies following suspected fall in New York

Stephen McNeice
Stephen McNeice

19.40 23 Aug 2019


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A Longford man has died in New York following a suspected fall.

The 22-year-old man - named by local police as Ciaran O'Boyle - was discovered unconscious on a footpath in the Gates Avenue area of Brooklyn at around 11:40pm on Tuesday night.

He was taken to a nearby hospital where he was later pronounced dead.

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In a statement, the NYPD said: "The male had trauma to his body consistent with falling from an elevated height.

"The investigation does not appear to criminal and remains ongoing. The Medical Examiner will determine the cause of death."

The Department of Foreign Affairs says it's aware of the case and is providing consular assistance.

Main image: File photo of NYPD car. Picture by: Sergi Reboredo/SIPA USA/PA Images

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