Human remains found in Dublin may be linked to missing teenager

By Q Radio News

Human remains have been found in a burnt-out car in Drumcondra in Dublin.

The partial remains were discovered in the vehicle on Trinity Terrace off Clonliffe Avenue in the early hours of this morning.

The vehicle has been removed form the scene this morning.

Gardaí are investigating whether the discovery is linked to remains found on Monday in Coolock.

The burnt out car found off Clonliffe Avenue in Drumcondra, has been removed from the scene.

Partial human remains were located inside it.

Detectives are looking at the possibility that the victim may be a teenage boy missing since Sunday night.

They are investigating whether the remains found this morning may belong to the same victim.

However, DNA analysis will have to be carried out to determine the identity of the individual.

Gardaí at the scene where a burnt-out car was found in Drumcondra in Dublin, 15-01-2020. Image: Stephanie Rohan

Investigators carried out searches in Drogheda last night in connection with the investigation.

A forensic examination of the scene in Drumcondra is taking place today.

In a statement, gardaí said that "due to the nature of the incident it will be some time before proper identification can be confirmed".

The force added: "The Garda Technical Bureau has been notified and the Office of the State Pathologist and the Coroner have been notified. The assistance of Forensic Science Ireland will also be sought."