Issue Date: 10/05/2022
Gardaí are investigating the discovery of a body in unexplained circumstances this afternoon Tuesday, 10th May 2022 in Ballymun, Dublin 11.
Shortly before 3.30pm, Gardaí were alerted to the discovery of the body of a woman, aged in her 50s, in a house in Sandyhill Gardens. The body of the woman, which had received physical injuries, has been removed to the City Morgue, Whitehall.
The scene is currently preserved and the Garda Technical Bureau are conducting a technical examination. The services of the Office of the State Pathologist have been requested. A post mortem will be carried out by the Chief State Pathologist Linda Mulligan tomorrow Wednesday 11th May, 2022.
An incident room has been established at Ballymun Garda Station under the direction of a Senior Investigating Officer. A family liaison officer has been appointed to the family of the deceased.
Investigating Gardaí continue to have an open mind in the direction of this investigation.
Gardaí in Ballymun are appealing to any person who may have any information in relation to this incident to contact them at Ballymun Garda Station on 01 666 4400, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.
No further information is available at this time.
No Garda spokesperson is available.
