Examination due on human remains found at Dublin recycling plant

A human limb was found at a recycling plant in Ballyfermot late last night.

By Susan Ryan Friday 1 Aug 2014, 5:26 PM

Aug 1st 2014, 5:26 PM 13,420 Views 28 Comments

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Gardaí at the scene this morning.

Image: Laura Hutton/Photocall Ireland

Gardaí at the scene this morning.

Image: Laura Hutton/Photocall Ireland

A MEDICAL EXAMINATION is due to be carried out on human remains discovered at a recycling plant in Dublin.

A human limb was found at the Thorntons Recycling centre on Killeen Road, Ballyfermot just before midnight last night.

An area of the centre has been sealed off to facilitate a forensic examination of the scene.

The examination of the remains is due to take place at Tallaght Hospital and a garda investigation into the incident is underway.

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Examination due on human remains found at Dublin recycling plant