Gardaí told JOE that the remains will be removed for examination and DNA analysis.
Gardaí now believe that a severed hand found at a school in Darndale, north Dublin belonged to a 12-year-old boy injured in a gas canister explosion nearby, according to reports.
In a statement to JOE on Friday (21 February), Gardaí said they were alerted to the discovery of “partial human remains” at a premises in Darndale that afternoon.
Multiple outlets reported on Friday that the remains were a hand and that it was discovered in a school yard in the area.
Now, several news publications are stating that An Garda Síochána believe that the human limb belonged to a 12-year-old who lost his hand in a gas canister explosion on Thursday night at a bonfire in Darndale.
It is said that the young boy is being treated for his injuries in hospital.
Multiple outlets have also reported that Gardaí believe a bird may have dropped the hand from the sky onto the school grounds.
No children were present at the school for the grim discovery due to the mid-term break.
A Garda spokesperson told JOE on Saturday morning:
“Gardaí were alerted to the discovery of partial human remains at a premises in Darndale, Dublin 17 on Friday afternoon, 21st February 2025.
“A scene is currently being held and the State Pathologist has been notified, in line with standard practice.
“The remains will be removed for examination and DNA analysis, which will assist Gardaí in confirming the identity and determine the course of the investigation.
“Enquiries are ongoing.”
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