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Human Remains Found in Burnt-Out Car in Swords as Gardaí Treat Case as Suspicious

The area remains sealed for examination by the State Pathologist with support from the Garda Technical Bureau.

Overview

  • Emergency services were called shortly after 11 a.m. on Monday to a vehicle fire on Killeek Bridge, Killeek Lane in north County Dublin.
  • Dublin Fire Brigade extinguished the blaze and discovered human remains inside the car.
  • Gardaí have opened an investigation and are treating the discovery as suspicious.
  • A post-mortem will guide the direction of the inquiry, with DNA testing expected to confirm the victim’s identity.
  • The scene remains secured for forensic work, and officials have advised that further updates will follow.