Gardaí say a man who was found dead in Dublin this morning has not yet been formally identified.

The body of the man, thought to be in his 30s, was discovered on Westmoreland Street.

The discovery was made between O'Connell Bridge and College Green at about 7.20am this morning.

The State Pathologist's Office has been notified and a post-mortem examination is due to be carried out.

Gardaí have appealed for witnesses to contact Pearse Street Garda Station on 01-6669000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800-666-111 or any garda station.