The body of a man in his 50s has been found in Cork city.

Gardaí discovered the body at a house on Bandon Road at around 11:30am this morning.

The scene's being examined by members of the Divisional Scene of Crime Unit.

A post-mortem is now due to be carried out.

Gardaí say they're investigating all circumstances surrounding the discovery.

They say their enquiries are ongoing and the course of the investigation will be determined by the outcome of the post-mortem.

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