Investigations are continuing to determine whether a head injury he suffered was the result of a fall or foul play.

The man’s body was removed from the scene in the past hour.

The man in his 80s was found dead at his home in the Castlemaine area yesterday morning.

The remains of the child, who is thought to be 6 year old, were discovered in a car.

The L2808 Oldcastle Road out of Ballyjamesduff had been closed by An Garda Síochána following the discovery.

Gardai say his appeal and now been stood down.

Gardai are carrying out door-to-door enquiries throughout this morning.