A man's body has been discovered in Kilmainham.
The remains were found in a laneway off Madison Road at around 1.30am this morning.
The body of the man, who was in his 40s and homeless, remains at the scene.
The laneway is currently preserved for a technical examination. The State Pathologist has been notified.
The body of a homeless man was discovered down this lane last night.
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A teenage boy has been arrested in relation to the incident and is currently detained in Kevin Street Garda Station under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984.
Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have information to come forward.
Anyone who was in the Madison Lane area between 11pm last night and 2am this morning are being asked to contact Kevin Street Garda Station on 01 666 9400 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111.
