The body of a homeless man has been discovered in Dublin.

The man was found by a member of the public on Dawson lane off Dawson Street at approximately 7am this morning.

Gardai were contacted and emergency services attended the scene.

It is believed the man, who had been sleeping rough in the area for some time, died suddenly and no foul play is suspected.

He was found near where homeless man Jonathan Corrie was found dead last year.

A post mortem examination is expected to take place later this evening.