DNA tests needed to identify river body

DNA samples from people whose family members disappeared without trace in Limerick over 20 years will be used to try and identify skeletal human remains found by the river Shannon in Limerick yesterday.

A human skull and other bones were found by a person out walking at Westfields, near Shannon Bridge.

Supt Frank O’Brien said gardaí had no reason to suspect foul play but were keeping all options open in the investigation.