Skeletal remains found during teenage murder probe search

Gardaí have discovered partial skeletal remains as part of their investigation into the murder of a juvenile in Drogheda last year.

The discovery was made late this afternoon as Gardai searched an outdoor area close to Rathmullen Park in the county Louth town.

Gardai have been investigating the murder of a teenager in January 2020 and on information received began a search of the area yesterday morning.

Commenting on the discovery a Garda spokesperson said: “The Garda Technical Bureau are at the scene as part of the ongoing operation.

“The search area remains sealed off and the searches are ongoing.

“An Garda Síochána has no further comment at this time,” the spokesperson concluded.