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Man arrested following discovery of body in Killybegs

A man has been arrested this morning in relation to the discovery of a body in Co Donegal over the weekend.

The body was discovered in Killybegs on Sunday at about 12.20pm, when gardaí and emergency services responded to a report of man found unresponsive at a residence on Harbour View Drive.

The man, aged in his 60s, was pronounced deceased at the scene a short time later.

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Gardaí arrested a man, aged in his 60s, this morning who is being detained at a Garda Station in Co Donegal under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984.

The local Coroner has been notified, and a post-mortem examination by the State Pathologist will be arranged.

The results of the post-mortem examination will determine the course of the investigation.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses and those with information to come forward.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Ballyshannon Garda Station on 071 9858530, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.

Investigation ongoing.

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