According to the Garda Press Office, the body of a man has been discovered in a ditch in North Dublin.

The remains were discovered near Ballyboughal at approximately 10.40, and authorities have yet to establish the age and identity of the deceased.

It has been established that the Deputy State Pathologist, Dr Michael Curtis, has arrived at the scene in order to carry out a preliminary post mortem exam.

The ares, which is located between Ballyboughal and Oldtown, has been sealed off by the Garda Technical Bureau.

The Gardaí have requested for anyone with any information pertaining to the incident to contact Balbriggan Garda Station on 01-802-0510 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800-666-111.