Gardaí received a 999 call just before 3 a.m. this morning to our Command & Control Centre, Harcourt Square from a member of the public as a result of which gardaí immediately responded and went to a location at Steelstown Lane, Rathcoole, County Dublin. On arrival they discovered the body of a male. Medical assistance was immediately sought and the male was pronounced dead a short time later at the scene. The man had suffered from visible injuries; however, we await the outcome of the post mortem examination to establish the cause of death.
The scene has been preserved for a technical examination and the services of the State Pathologist were requested. Dr. Margaret Bolster, Assistant State Pathologist, visited the scene. A post-mortem is scheduled for later this afternoon at JCM Hospital, Blanchardstown.
Gardaí have established the identity of the deceased. However, his name will not be released at this time as Gardaí are liaising closely with his family. A Garda Family Liaison Officer has been appointed.
An Incident Room has been established at Clondalkin Garda Station. A Divisional Search Team is conducting a search of the area, CCTV footage in the area is being examined and house to house enquiries are ongoing.
Superintendent Brendan Connolly speaking at Clondalkin Garda Station this afternoon outlined that; "Gardaí wish to appeal for witnesses who may have been in the area of Steelstown lane last night / early this morning or to anyone who can assist with this investigation to contact Clondalkin Garda Station on 01-6667600, the Garda Confidential Telephone Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.
Superintendent Connolly continued "We are very anxious to speak with anyone who travelled on Steelstown Lane between 12 midnight last night and 3 a.m. this morning and urge them to contact us at Clondalkin Garda Station”.
Superintendent Connolly advised that "at this early stage of the investigation no link has been established between this incident and the discovery of a baby girl in the same vicinity in recent weeks”
