Toxicology tests are expected to play a key role in determining the cause of death of a 66-year-old Polish man found unresponsive on a sofa in a Midleton, Co Cork duplex apartment.ECHO LIVE Gardaí and paramedics arrived at the scene around 4 pm, where the man was pronounced dead.
His wife, also in her sixties, was taken to Cork University Hospital (CUH) for treatment, though her condition is not life-threatening. READ MORE BELOW
Authorities are investigating whether homemade spirits may have caused the couple to fall ill, with empty bottles set to be analyzed.
While foul play is not suspected, the man’s death is currently classified as “unexplained.” His body was transferred to CUH for a post-mortem examination by the State Pathologist, and the local Coroner has been notified. A forensic examination of the property has also been conducted.
Gardaí confirmed they are investigating the incident, stating that post-mortem and toxicology results will guide the next steps. An inquest will be held at a later date to determine the exact cause of death.