Skeletal remains found in Co Dublin

Gardaí in Finglas are investigating the discovery of skeletal remains in Tolka Valley Park.

Gardaí in Finglas are investigating the discovery of skeletal remains in Tolka Valley Park.

The scene has been preserved after the discovery, which was made at about 1pm yesterday. State pathologist Marie Cassidy is attending the scene, and the Garda Technical Bureau has been notified.

According to gardaí, it appears the remains may have been there for some time.

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