25/07/2013

Garda Investigate Decomposed Body Found In Dublin House

An investigation is underway following the discovery of badly decomposed body in a derelict house in Phibsboro, Dublin.

The body was uncovered at a house on Royal Canal Bank West at around noon on Wednesday.

The body was removed from the scene and is due to undergo a post-mortem examination today (Thursday).

Gardaí have not revealed any further information about the body.

(MH/CD)

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