A deputy state pathologist is due in Co Mayo this afternoon to carry out a post-mortem examination on the remains of a young man found dead with head injuries outside his apartment in the early hours of this morning. A deputy state pathologist is due in Co Mayo this afternoon to carry out a post-mortem examination on the remains of a young man found dead with head injuries outside his apartment in the early hours of this morning. The deceased, who is in his mid-twenties, was discovered on the ground by a neighbour around 1.30 a.m. The Deputy State Pathologist, Dr Michael Curtis is to carry out an autopsy on the remains at Mayo University Hospital, Castlebar later. The pathologist’s findings will determine whether the death was accidental or if a criminal investigation is warranted.

Source: Irish Independent December 25, 2018 14:48 UTC