Decomposed body of man found in Arouca

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RHONDOR DOWLAT-ROSTANT

The decomposed body of a man was found in a house in Arouca.

The man has been identified as Damien Francis, 40, of Cemetery Street, Arouca.

According to a police report, residents noticed a foul stench coming from Francis’ home.

At about 11:35 am on Monday the neighbours notified the police who went to check and found Francis’ body lying on a sofa.

The body was said to be in an advanced state of decomposition.

An autopsy has been ordered to determine the cause of death.

Police said Francis was last seen alive on February 5.