UPDATE: Investigation is murder enquiry - Gardai

Gardai have said this afternoon that the investigation into the death of the 23 year old man discovered at Bogganfin last night is a murder inquiry.

Garda Supt Noreen McBrien held a press briefing outside Athlone Garda Station this afternoon and confirmed that gardai are treating it as a murder investigation.

The man's body was discovered in partially submerged water at the Shannon at Bogganfin at approximately 8.25pm yesterday. It is understood he was a Polish national who was living and working locally.

Three men were arrested in the early hours of this morning and are being detained for questioning at Athlone and Mullingar Garda Stations.

 

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