Investigation into discovery of body in Kerry

Gardaí are continuing to investigate the death of a man whose body was found in a field in Co Kerry yesterday morning.

Gardaí are continuing to investigate the death of a man whose body was found in a field in Co Kerry yesterday morning.

The deputy state pathologist Dr Marie Cassidy has carried out a postmortem examination.

The results are due to be released later today, but it is understood initial examinations reveal there are no marks on the body. A toxicology examination is to be carried out.

The body, that of a 22-year-old man from the Killarney area, was discovered by a passing motorist in a field outside the village of Faha.