Gardaí investigate partial skeletal remains found in Dublin

Gardaí are investigating the discovery of partial skeletal remains at a housing estate in Dublin.
Gardaí investigate partial skeletal remains found in Dublin

Partial human remains have been found in the grounds of a residential development in south Dublin.

The discovery was during works on a tree-lined common area close to apartments in the Lissenfield development in Rathmines yesterday evening.

Gardaí said partial human skeletal remains had been found at the site, which is located off the Lower Rathmines Road.

A garda spokesman said today: “A forensic anthropologist has visited the site and will continue his examinations along with members of the Garda Technical Bureau this morning.”

Forensic officers in white suits were at the site this morning. A garda cordon is in place.

- This story was first published at 7.14am

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