Body of young man found on Greenway in Athlone

The body of a young man was found on the Greenway in Athlone earlier today (Thursday).

Sergeant Andrew Haran of Athlone Garda Station confirmed that Gardai were alerted to the incident shortly before lunchtime.

The body was found on a stretch of the Greenway close to Auburn Heights.

Sergeant Haran confirmed the death was not being treated as suspicious, and said Gardai were currently liaising with the family.

It's understood that the deceased was from the Athlone area.

May he rest in peace.