Gardaí in Co Mayo have begun an investigation after the body of a Garda officer was found lying on the road close to his home in Swinford.
It is understood the investigation comes after the Garda officer had been found on the roadside after going out cycling on Friday evening.
Gardaí say they are currently awaiting the results of a post-mortem examination in order to determine the cause of the officers death.
It is expected that the post-mortem examination will take place later today at Mayo University Hospital.