15/01/2020

Human Remains Discovered In Burnt Out Car

Gardaí have discovered further human remains in a burnt-out car in Dublin.

The partial remains were found in a vehicle on Trinity Terrace off Clonliffe Avenue, Drumcondra in the early hours of this morning, Wednesday 15 January.

It comes after human body parts were found outside a house in the Coolock area on Monday night.

It's reported that detectives are investigating a link between this morning's discovery and the disappearance of a teenage boy on Sunday night.

Forensic examinations are due to take place today and DNA analysis will determine the identity of the individual.



(JG/CM)

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