Woman's body discovered in bag on Dublin street

The body of a woman has been discovered on a street in Dublin. The scene has been sealed off and the State Pathologist has been alerted.

The body was discovered by a passer-by at St David's Terrace, Blackhorse Ave in Dublin 7 at about 8.30am today.

It is understood the body was found in a large hold-all bag. The woman's identity is not known.

A full forensic and technical examination of the scene will take place today.

The road is currently closed to traffic and diversions are in place.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Bridewell garda station 01 6668200, or the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111.

More details to come as we get them.