Gardaí rush to scene as dead body is discovered at recycling facility in Dublin

Gardaí are currently at the scene of a recycling plant in Dublin where a body has been discovered.

In a statement they confirmed they responded to the scene "in relation to the discovery of a body at a recycling centre in Ballymount, Dublin 24 this morning, Friday, September 27, 2024."

At approximately 6.40am this morning Gardaí were notified of the grim discovery.

"The body of a white male was examined at the scene and has now been removed to the Dublin City Mortuary where a State post-mortem will take place in due course," they confirmed.

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"The results of the post-mortem will determine the course of the investigation.

"The scene remains preserved and will be examined by Garda Technical Bureau."