Body parts man had brain surgery

A mystery man whose body parts were found in rubbish at a waste recycling plant had undergone brain surgery, tests have shown.

Gardaí are now pinning their hopes of identifying the man on the medical profession, relatives or friends who would know his medical history or those involved in his post-operative care. Neurological screws found on both sides of the man’s skull are being analysed for any identifying marks that might reveal where and when the surgery took place.

It is believed he had bilateral craniotomies, where sections of skull were removed from both sides of his head to allow for repairs to be carried out on the brain beneath.