Man’s body found at Dublin recycling centre

The discovery was made in Ballymount, Dublin 24, early on Friday
Man’s body found at Dublin recycling centre

By Cate McCurry, PA

An investigation is under way after a man’s body was found at a recycling centre in Dublin 24.

Gardaí were called to the scene at the waste centre in Ballymount at around 6.40am on Friday following the discovery.

Gardaí said the body of a white man was examined at the scene and has now been removed to the Dublin City Mortuary where a State post-mortem examination will take place in due course.

The results will determine the course of the investigation, gardaí said.

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

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