Gardaí investigating 'unexplained' death of man (60s) in Cork

Gardaí are investigating the "unexplained" death of a man in Co Cork.

The investigation was launched after the body of a man in his 60s was found at a residential property in Broomfield West in Midleton, Co Cork on Monday afternoon.

The body was found by emergency services at around 4pm. The apartment has been sealed off for a forensic examination.

A woman was also treated at the scene. She has been taken to Cork University Hospital for treatment.

She was in a serious condition when she was found but there was no obvious signs of injury. The local coroner has been notified and an inquest will be heard in due course.

Gardaí have said that the death of the man is “unexplained".

A postmortem examination which is due to be carried out on the man will determine the course of the garda probe. The body of the man remains at the scene.

It is understood that laboratory tests will be critical in determining the precise cause of death involved.

Meanwhile, gardaí said they were investigating the matter.

"Shortly after 4pm, gardaí responded to a report of an incident at a residential property in Broomfield West, Midleton where an adult male (understood to be in his 60s) was found unresponsive. He was pronounced deceased at the scene a short time later," a spokesperson said.

"An adult female was treated at the scene and transported by ambulance to Cork University Hospital.

"The scene is preserved for forensic examination, the local Coroner has been notified and a post-mortem examination by the State Pathologist will be arranged.

"The man's death is currently unexplained and the post-mortem results will assist gardaí in determining the course of their investigations.

"No further information is available at this time."