Crime & Law

Gardaí investigate discovery of man’s body in Dublin

Body found on waste ground at Cherryorchard Parade by member of the public

General view of Cherryorchard Avenue. Photograph: Google Street.
General view of Cherryorchard Avenue. Photograph: Google Street.
Tue Jul 21 2015 - 09:42

Gardaí are investigating the discovery of a body in Cherryorchard this morning.

The body, believed to be a male, was found on waste ground at Cherryorchard Parade by a member of the public at about 6.30am.

Gardaí have sealed off the area pending a technical examination and the body remains at the scene.

Mr Murphy’s home remained sealed off on Monday as Garda technical experts continued with a forensic examination which is expected to last a number of days. File photograph: Cyril Byrne/The Irish Times Gardaí are preparing to excavate the garden of a house in south Dublin where a woman has alleged two children she gave birth to were murdered and buried.
Mr Murphy’s home remained sealed off on Monday as Garda technical experts continued with a forensic examination which is expected to last a number of days. File photograph: Cyril Byrne/The Irish Times Gardaí are preparing to excavate the garden of a house in south Dublin where a woman has alleged two children she gave birth to were murdered and buried.

Gardaí said the office of the State pathologist had been notified.