GARDAÍ have upgraded the case of a body discovered in a field in Co. Louth to a murder investigation.
The death was being treated as suspicious after the discovery of the remains in Dunleer on Saturday morning.
However following a post mortem examination, it is believed the 18-year-old died in violent circumstances.
In a atatement, gardaí said they were investigating all the circumstances surrounding the discovery of the body off the Ardee Road.
“Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene at approximately 8.45am yesterday morning. The man was pronounced dead a short time later,” it said.
“The body of the man was removed later to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda.”
An incident room has been set up at Drogheda garda station.
Investigators particularly want to hear from anyone who was in the vicinity of Shamrock Hill, Dunleer, between 4pm on Friday and 8.30am on Saturday.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Drogheda garda station on 041 9874200 or the garda confidential line 1800 666 111.
