Dublin: Woman's body removed from scene, still in suitcase

The body of a woman found this morning in Dublin has been removed from the scene, still in the suitcase in which her remains were discovered.

The black woman, whose identity, nationality and age are unknown, was discovered by a passer-by this morning on Blackhorse Avenue on Dublin’s northside.

The grim discovery was made at about 8.30am beside a line of parked cars, on the footpath in front of a row of terraced houses.

The bag, described as a large travel bag on wheels and with a handle, had been left by the roadside.

The scene was about 100 yards from McKee Army barracks near the Phoenix Park.

The road was sealed off at both ends for several hours as gardaí began forensic examinations of the scene and the bag.

The body was removed from the road still in the bag and taken to Beaumont Hospital in the north of the city.

A post-mortem examination is being planned for later today after initial examinations for signs of injury at the hospital.

Gardaí believe the suitcase was left on the street some time overnight.

Anyone with information has been urged to contact the Bridewell garda station.