Results of a post mortem examination are due later today on the body of man found in Co Westmeath.
Belgian native Stefan Posschier, who was aged in his 60s, was found dead at a house on a country road in Rattin - just a few kilometres away from the village of Miltownpass.
A relative made the discovery on Tuesday evening and raised the alarm with Gardaí.
His body was removed from the scene and taken to hospital on Wednesday, where a post mortem was due to take place.
His body has been removed from the scene and taken to hospital where a post mortem will take place. pic.twitter.com/EaqKAKlm0j
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The Garda Technical Bureau has carried out a forensic examination at the scene.
The discovery is being treated as an unexplained death.
However it is believed he died in violent circumstances.
A person of interest is understood to be helping officers with their inquiries.
