A murder investigation has been launched after the discovery of a body in Waterford city yesterday.

The body of Abdi Rasheed Kaaheen Shire, 48, was found in an apartment on Wellington Street at about 9.20am yesterday morning.

The Somali national had lived in the Waterford city area.

Gardaí say the results of a post-mortem examination have not been released for operational reasons.

Anyone with information is asked to contact gardaí.

Gardaí are appealing in particular to members of the local and extended Somali community who may be able to help with the inquiry to contact Waterford Garda Station on 051- 305300, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800-666-111 or any garda station.