Investigation launched following discovery of body in south east

The Gardaí have launched an investigation following the discovery of a deceased male on Sunday afternoon, October 27.

The body of the man, who is believed to have been in his 20s, was discovered at Shelmalier Commons, Co Wexford, and a Garda spokesperson said an investigation has been launched into all the circumstances surrounding the discovery.

It's understood the body remains at the scene which is currently preserved.

The Garda National Technical Bureau were notified and the Garda spokesperson said a technical examination of the scene is taking place.

The Gardaí also arrested a male aged in his 40s and a female in her 30s. They are currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984, at a Garda station in the Wexford Division. A Senior Investigating Officer (SIO) has been appointed to lead the investigation and an incident room has been established at Wexford Garda Station.

A Garda Family Liaison Officer (FLO) has also been assigned to support the family of the deceased man.